Community Engagement Specialist

Humana; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing community health and engagement. As a Community Engagement Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in fostering relationships and executing outreach initiatives that resonate with community members. Your expertise in communication and organizational skills will be vital in managing events, understanding community needs, and collaborating with diverse teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while being part of a supportive and innovative environment. If you are passionate about community service and want to help others, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in community engagement or similar roles.
• Strong understanding of community issues and needs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement community outreach programs.
• Organize and manage community events and workshops.
• Collaborate with team members to promote services.

Skills

Community Engagement

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
The Community Engagement Specialist (known within Humana as Community Engagement Professional 2) cultivates the organization's social community through community advocacy programs and active engagement with community members. The Community Engagement Specialist work assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent determination of the appropriate courses of action.

Community Engagement Professional act as the bridge between Humana Healthy Horizons and the community, planning and executing outreach programs and events.

They aim to build and sustain relationships within the community, promote the Humana’s mission and services, and create opportunities for engagement and participation.

The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of community issues, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Their duties and responsibilities include:

• Creating and implementing community outreach programs and initiatives
• Identifying opportunities for community partnerships and collaborations
• Organizing and managing community events, workshops, and meetings
• Communicating with the community members to understand their needs and expectations
• Collaborating with other team members to promote the organization’s services and offerings
• Representing the organization at community events and meetings
• Coordinating volunteers and managing their tasks and schedules
• Maintaining records of community engagement activities and preparing
• Developing strategies to increase community involvement and engagement
• Working with marketing and communications teams to promote community events and initiatives

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a Community Engagement Specialist or similar role
• Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office to include, Word, Excel, Power Point
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
• Understanding of community issues and dedication to addressing the needs of the community
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Must reside in the state of Virginia and travel 3-5 days a week

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with presenting
• Experience in Managed Care or Health Insurance
• Prior experience with Medicare & Medicaid recipients.
• Knowledge of community health and social service agencies and additional community resources.
• Community engagement and event experience is a plus.
• At least one to three years of professional communications experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Travel

• 3-5 days a week
• Must have a Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and the ability to travel within the state, as required
• This role is part of Humana's Driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and proof of personal vehicle liability insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 limits.

Work At Home Requirements

To ensure Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees’ ability to work effectively, the self-provided internet service of Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees must meet the following criteria:

• At minimum, a download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload speed of 10 Mbps is required; wireless, wired cable or DSL connection is required.
• Satellite, cellular and microwave connection can be used only if approved by leadership.
• Employees who live and work from Home in the state of California, Illinois, Montana, or South Dakota will be provided a bi-weekly payment for their internet expense.
• Humana will provide Home or Hybrid Home/Office employees with telephone equipment appropriate to meet the business requirements for their position/job.
• Work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information.

Interview Format

As part of our hiring process for this opportunity, we will be using an interviewing technology called HireVue to enhance our hiring and decision-making ability. HireVue allows us to quickly connect and gain valuable information from you pertaining to your relevant skills and experience at a time that is best for your schedule.

Alert: Humana values personal identity protection. Please be aware that applicants selected for leader review may be asked to provide a social security number, if it is not already on file. When required, an email will be sent from [e-mail] with instructions to add the information into the application at Humana’s secure website.

Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$45,400 - $61,300 per yearThis job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About us
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.