Outreach Specialist - Healthcare for the Homeless (S0359)

Description

Outreach Specialist – Full Time – Durango Integrated Healthcare  - Durango, CO

Axis aspires to be a great place to work with our commitment to diversity, commitment to pay equity and by providing a culture of change and intrapreneurship.

Position Summary: The Outreach Specialist responsible for outreach and enrollment activities within La Plata County: Visits Community partner locations to offer services of Axis Health System (AHS) to potential patients; facilitates enrollment in Qualified Health Plans through the Marketplace; assists with applications for public assistance programs including but not limited to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); works directly with the Engagement Services Manager to deliver a consistent outreach message. Responds to Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) screenings in the integrated clinic. 

Our ideal candidate for our Outreach Specialist position will have a high school diploma, or equivalent, a bachelor’s degree is preferred. 

Must be knowledgeable regarding patient health information and HIPAA compliance.

• Must be organized and demonstrate the ability to follow guidelines.
• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to be self-directed.
• Must demonstrate the ability to follow the organization’s confidentiality and security rules.
• Annual Flu immunization by Nov 1, annual TB screening, BLS certification, current CPI training required.

Salary:  Starting at $20.00 (Starting $17.50 locale differential $2.50 = $20.00) - $21.05 per hour (non-exempt - hourly) and considers preferred experience and preferred education described above.

This position includes a $2.50 locale differential at our Durango worksites.

Benefits:

• Medical (HDHP or PPO)               •            Long Term Disability
• 401k offering up to 6% match    •            Short Term Disability
• Health Savings Account               •            Dental
• Flexible Spending Account          •            Vision
• Dependent Care Account            •            Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance                                •            College Invest plans
• Annual Wellness Benefits            •            Personal Days
• Loan Repayment Programs         •            (9) Company Paid Holidays
• (3) weeks of All Paid Leave (APL) for first 2 years with full-time employment.
• On-going training & educational opportunities for professional development are also available.

Physical demands: Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, or kneel and occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop. Must have ability to sit for longer periods at a computer. Employee must be able to travel between Axis Health System locations. Possible potential exposure to communicable disease. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Axis Health System may make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Required Skills:

• Knowledge and ability to operate standard office equipment including scanner, computer, calculator, copy machine, fax, and multi-line telephone.
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and ability to access the internet.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and plan own work schedule effectively; multi-task and prioritize in a fast pace setting.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to unexpected clinic, patient, and program needs
• Ability to communicate and implement administrative, clinical, and procedural standards
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and management, as well as with outside agencies, vendors, and patients in a professional, courteous, and confidential manner
• Ability to communicate program needs clearly and effectively program needs and services to individuals and groups outside the organization
• Knowledge or ability to learn Care Coordination Models and Community Outreach Programs
• Ability to learn new patient care documentation systems
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to read and understand written materials.
• Must regard work as confidential.
• Must have current driver’s license, qualify for commercial vehicle insurance, and maintain a driving record that allows insurability with AHS’ insurance agency.
• Occasional travel required
• Ability to take on additional duties when necessary.
• Annual recertification with Connect for Health Colorado as a Certified Application Counselor

Additional eligibility requirements:  Annual Flu immunization, Annual TB screening, CPI training within 90 days of hire, BLS PRO certification required within 90 days of hire.

About our Axis Health System:  We are the leading provider of behavioral health and integrated (primary, dental, and behavioral health) care on the Western Slope of Colorado. We have recovery groups, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), specialized mental health outpatient programs, primary care, diabetes education, crisis services, resource navigators, insurance enrollment specialists, tele-video systems to access our locations across the region and more. We work to make sure you have what you need at your fingertips to be successful in your position and support your patient in their road to recovery.

Our concept of integrated, whole person, healthcare is population-based, patient-centered, outcome-driven and technology-enabled. Health and wellness are not program components; they are a central tenet of our approach. Our mission to make a meaningful difference through healthcare innovation and caring for the whole person.

If you are a dedicated professional who aspires to be part of an innovative culture and is interested in mission-driven healthcare, Axis Health System is a great fit for you.

Please visit our website at http://www.axishealthsystem.org , to apply for this position and for more information about our organization. 

Commitment to Diversity: We are committed to ending bias and discrimination in our community and ensuring equity within all aspects of our organization.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, transfer, or promotion opportunities without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Commitment to Pay Equity: We are committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certification/licensure (rather than wage history).  Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined hiring salary ranges.  We ask all applicants to carefully review the hiring salary range for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.

About Durango/Pagosa Springs:

If you’re interested in Rocky Mountain wildlife, white water rafting, hiking in to discover nature’s most beautiful waterfalls, or a breathtaking car ride on the San Juan Skyway, then Durango and Pagosa Springs are the place for you!  As with so many areas on the Western Slope, you have now entered an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Just minutes from zip lining through the treetops, to soaking in the Piedra River Hot Springs, located in the national forest, after a day of hiking any one of the many trails, and when the season is right, you can be snowboarding or camping in the mountains that surround this beautiful area.  Take a ride on the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train and enjoy the stunning views of the San Juan National Forest.  You’re also a mere 35-minute car ride to Mesa Verde National Park. Just outside the doors of our clinics, you’ll find beautiful parks with walking paths and opens spaces to enjoy. Durango has an airport located minutes from our clinics which has service to Denver, Phoenix and Dallas-Fort Worth daily. Learn more about our area here:  Visit Durango, CO | Official Tourism Site of Durango, Colorado

Qualifications

Salary : $20 - $21