Aging Health Access Navigator for HIV Care

COLORADO HEALTH NETWORK INC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

403(b) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Colorado Health Network in Denver seeks a Health Access Aging Services Coordinator to help older adults with HIV access health insurance and related services, managing a caseload of 100+ clients over age 50, assisting with Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance enrollment, and SSDI navigation.

This role collaborates with CHN departments, partners, and state agencies to ensure smooth transitions and warm handoffs; the ideal candidate is organized, compassionate, and knowledgeable about aging,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, health insurance systems, and aging-related issues.
• Experience assisting with healthcare navigation and benefit programs, including Medicare and Medicaid.
• Bilingual or multilingual candidates, especially Spanish-speaking, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Educate clients and the public on SDAP and relevant updates to healthcare policy and access.
• Conduct enrollment appointments for clients over age 50, including support with Connect for Health Colorado, Medicaid, Medicare, and Medicare Savings Programs.
• Provide quarterly outreach and ongoing assistance to clients aging into Medicare.
• Develop individualized Medicare and SSDI transition plans.
• Help clients complete necessary paperwork for program participation.
• Coordinate and track invoice processing and bill payments for eligible clients.
• Work with pharmacy and clinic partners to troubleshoot medication access and insurance issues.
• Maintain accurate, timely data entry in electronic systems.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for clients on healthcare access and insurance navigation.
• Foster and maintain positive, professional relationships with clients, coworkers, and community partners.
• Participate in ongoing training and maintain current knowledge of systems related to Medicare, SSDI, and public benefits.

Skills

HIV/AIDS knowledge

Health insurance navigation

Aging-related issues

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Public Health, Gerontology, and/or a related field or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

SharePoint

Job description

Colorado Health Network in Denver seeks a Health Access Aging Services Coordinator to help older adults with HIV access health insurance and related services, managing a caseload of 100+ clients over age 50, assisting with Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance enrollment, and SSDI navigation.

This role collaborates with CHN departments, partners, and state agencies to ensure smooth transitions and warm handoffs; the ideal candidate is organized, compassionate, and knowledgeable about aging,