Member Outreach Specialist

Wayspring; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

Gym Allowance

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Sabbatical

CEU stipend

Job summary

Wayspring seeks a Member Outreach Specialist to connect telephonically with individuals who may benefit from services. This full-time, remote position focuses on informing, listening, and building trust to guide members toward available resources and care options.

You will collaborate with care and operations teams, perform consent and documentation tasks, and support enrollment goals while maintaining privacy and security standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in an outreach role.
• Comfortable discussing sensitive topics such as substance use disorder.
• Proven strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to ~5% for onsite training/events.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach calls to educate eligible members about Wayspring services.
• Establish initial contact and baseline relationships with potential members.
• Educate on service offerings via pre-enrollment and enrollment discussions.
• Build rapport using active listening and motivational interviewing to identify needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure holistic member support.
• Obtain required paperwork and consent, primarily electronically.
• Maintain documentation per company, federal and state guidelines.
• Conduct telephonic outreach prioritized by the Care Management Platform.
• Facilitate warm introductions and hand-offs to onboarding specialists.
• Provide rotating after-hours and on-call support as required.
• Maintain accountability for enrollment goals as an individual contributor.

Skills

Outreach experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Telephonic outreach

Tools

CRM/EHR familiarity

Job description

• Location Remote - IL, United States
• Job Category SUD Home
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Overview of the Member Outreach Specialist

At Wayspring, we know that the first conversation can be the start of something life-changing—and as a Member Outreach Specialist, you’ll be the one to start it. In this role, you’ll connect telephonically with individuals who may benefit from our services, taking the time to listen, inform, and build trust during those important first moments. You’ll play a key part in helping people feel seen and supported, guiding them toward resources that can truly make a difference in their lives. Working as part of a collaborative and supportive team, you’ll use your communication skills to meet people where they are and help them take the first step toward better health.

Click Here to learn more about Wayspring!

This full-time, remote role offers not just flexibility and great benefits, but also the chance to do work that feels meaningful every day. Company-provided tools like a computer and Zoom line make it easy to stay connected and focused on what matters most - people. If you're looking for a role where your words and compassion can open doors to better care, this could be the right fit for you.

Why Wayspring?

We are passionate about breaking barriers alongside those with complex behavioral health needs. Whether you’re in the field or in the corporate office - our mission is felt, and your impact is recognized. There is no inner circle, and we all have a seat at the table. Leaders are accessible and silos are avoided. We respect your craft and love to be challenged. We invest not only in our mission, but in each other. Internal promotions and cross departmental trainings are the norm - you grow, we grow. At Wayspring, we don’t just see you as an employee, we see you for who you are. a whole-person - with hobbies, pets, families, and lives outside of work. Our flexible schedule and flexible work environment options help you to create and maintain the work-life balance you need most.

Responsibilities for the Member Outreach Specialist

• Conducts outreach calls to educate eligible members on Wayspring services available to them through their Medicaid health plan.
• Utilizes outreach queue list of potential Wayspring members and establishes initial contact and baseline relationships with Wayspring members.
• Educates potential Wayspring members on Wayspring service offerings through pre-enrollment and enrollment discussions.
• Builds rapport, using active listening techniques, open-ended conversations, and motivational interviewing to identify members’ needs, including substance use disorder, housing, medical and mental health needs.
• Collaborates internally with Wayspring’s Member Operations, Clinical Operations, and Market Operations teams to ensure a holistic approach and continued support for enrolled members.
• Secures verbal and written consent and obtains appropriate paperwork, primarily in electronic form, for services including clinic services and release of information forms from members.
• Completes and maintains documentation according to all company, federal and state guidelines.
• Conducts telephonic outreach to identified members as prioritized by Wayspring’s Care Management Platform, Pathways.
• Facilitates warm introduction and hand-off for newly enrolled members and Wayspring Central Engagement Specialists.
• Provides rotating after-hours and on-call support, as required (1-2 weeks per year).
• Maintains performance accountability around member enrollment and achieves outreach and enrollment goals as an individual contributor.
• Adheres to Wayspring information security and privacy requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an outreach role, with preferred experience around telephonic outreach.
• Previous experience in a document management system, i.e.: Client Relationship Management System or Electronic Health Management System.
• Must be comfortable having difficult and direct conversations around substance use disorder.
• Proven track record of effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Exceptional verbal communication skills, and effective presentation skills.
• Ability to travel as business needs require for onsite training and company events, roughly 5% annually.

Our goal is to foster a workplace where everyone feels a true sense of belonging, is supported, and empowered to thrive. We actively seek different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences - because we believe that drives better performance and innovation. We’re committed to identifying and removing barriers for the communities we serve.

Benefit Summary

Creating a great employee experience takes more than just perks - but let’s be real, those matter too. Here’s how we’re building a company where you, your family, your pets, and your passions can thrive.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance options - including options for your pets!
• Company funded HSA + Monthly Gym Allowance
• Paid parental leave - all parents included!
• Company paid short term disability, long term disability and life insurance
• 401k with company match
• Premium Employee Assistance Program, inclusive of counseling sessions
• Pardon and Expungement Scholarship Program
• Company Contributions to Future Minded Savings (HSA and Emergency savings fund)
• Generous PTO package (accrual policy based on years of service) and an additional 10 paid company holidays
• Company 2 week paid sabbatical program!
• Provider Benefits include ASAM training and membership + $2,500 CEU annual stipend and more!