Illinois Health Navigator: Get Covered Illinois

Rincon Family Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

403(b) Retirement Plan

Generous PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Transit benefits

Job summary

Rincon Family Services in Chicago, IL seeks a Get Covered Illinois Navigator to support a statewide health marketplace program. The role requires completing Navigator training, maintaining licensure, and guiding community members through eligibility and enrollment processes.

Responsibilities include outreach to LEP communities, facilitating QHP/Medicaid enrollment, and reporting activities. This full-time, salary, non-exempt position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in nonprofit sectors and collaboration with public sector entities.
• Experience conducting community outreach, community organizing, or related campaigns.
• Sensitivity to LEP communities and hard-to-reach populations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Strong listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete Get Covered Illinois Navigator training to become licensed in Illinois.
• Provide fair, accurate information about health benefit programs and acknowledge all options.
• Facilitate selection of a QHP or Medicaid; refer enrollees to appropriate state agencies for grievances or questions.
• Conduct outreach to hard-to-reach and LEP communities.
• Complete weekly and monthly reports; participate in trainings and meetings.
• Enroll uninsured and under-insured individuals in health coverage.
• Maintain a work schedule that meets community needs and travel as required.
• Report enrollment metrics and outreach activity to necessary staff.

Skills

Good listening

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Empathetic and patient

Adaptable

Detail-oriented

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related work experience

Job description

Rincon Family Services in Chicago, IL seeks a Get Covered Illinois Navigator to support a statewide health marketplace program. The role requires completing Navigator training, maintaining licensure, and guiding community members through eligibility and enrollment processes.

Responsibilities include outreach to LEP communities, facilitating QHP/Medicaid enrollment, and reporting activities. This full-time, salary, non-exempt position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities in a