Community Engagement Specialist

Sinai Health System; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinai Health System is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to educate and motivate individuals to enroll in Medicaid, Tax Credit, or State Marketplace plans under the ACA. The role focuses on community outreach across various Chicago venues, distributing materials and guiding consumers through plan selections.

The CES will work primarily in South and West Chicago communities, with on-the-job training provided and the ability to enter data into a computer or tablet accurately.

Qualifications

• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including frequent evening and weekend schedules.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License and the ability to use a personal car for work travel is preferred (with mileage reimbursement).

Responsibilities

• Engage and educate community members at multiple locations and venues daily; distribute materials and assist with plan selections.
• Serve as a SHS knowledge resource for customers.
• Educate and assist existing and new customers in choosing SHS as their healthcare provider.
• Set up and takedown events and travel to assigned areas in South and West sides of Chicago as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Under the supervision of the Supervisor, ACA Consumer Engagement and Education, the Community Engagement Specialist (CES) works to educate and motivate individuals to appropriately enroll as new participants in Medicaid, Tax Credit, or State Marketplace insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act.

• Responsible for effective community member engagement and education at multiple location and venue types each day, distributing education and marketing materials, setting up and taking down events, and assisting consumers with their health insurance plan and health care provider selections and answering questions.
• They will serve as a resource to enhance customer’s knowledge of SHS.
• Provide education focusing on identifying and assisting existing and new customers in choosing SHS as their healthcare provider.
• This position will work mainly in communities in South and West sides of Chicago, depending on assigned areas. Hires will receive on-the-job training. Has the ability to accurately and quickly enter data into a desktop personal computer or tablet.

WHAT YOU WLL NEED:

Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.

Must be able to work flexible hours, including frequent evening and weekend schedules.

Valid Illinois Drivers License is required and the ability to use a personal car for work-related travel is preferred (with employer mileage reimbursement).