Title: NYSDOH Certified Insurance Navigator
Classification: Non-Exempt
Essential Job functions:
· Navigator for Putnam County
· Complete NYSDOH Navigator Certification mandated trainings;
· Determine consumer for health insurance coverage through the NYS of Health Marketplace.
· Conduct information sessions about the Affordable Care Act as it pertains to the NY State of Health Marketplace.
· Enroll and Recertify applicants;
· Cover for other team members in various geographic locations in the Mid-Hudson Valley region, at times with short notice;
· Ability to work one on one with diverse populations across the Mid-Hudson region;
· Meet monthly enrollment targets;
· Engage in team strategies to reach eligible consumers, small businesses and sole proprietors;
· Promote Navigator program through community and business outreach initiatives and community coalition meetings;
· Provide appropriate referrals to MISN’s CHA (Community Health Advocate) program for enrollees with a grievance, complaint, or question regarding their health plan, coverage, or a determination under such plan or coverage.
· Attend coalition and partnership meetings
Qualifications:
- Associates degree or equivalent in experience
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Experienced at public speaking and making presentations to consumers, agencies and employers
- Experienced at conducting outreach and networking with diverse professional and consumer groups
- Computer literacy required
- Valid driver’s license; independent means of transportation for extensive travel throughout the Hudson Valley Region.
- Detailed oriented.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekend hours, as assigned.
- Bilingual English/Spanish depending on population need.
- Ability to lift 20 pounds.
- Ability to multitask and pivot between priorities as needed.
This is not a virtual position. This position requires in person services.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the program deliverables and the ongoing needs of the organization.
Other important information about this vacancy: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity or protected veteran status. We especially encourage applications from individuals who can bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives and experiences to our agency.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $40,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person