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Wider Circle

Outreach Home Visit Specialist - Entry Level

Wider Circle, Hudson, New York, United States

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Bilingual Outreach Home Visit Specialist - Entry Level Base pay range:

$31,500.00/yr - $39,500.00/yr

Wider Circle is seeking a Bilingual Home Visit Associate to join our team and play a key role in our program. The successful candidate will establish trust with our members by conducting one‑on‑one home visits to provide important information for navigating their health plan, understanding medical conditions, and selecting suitable medical providers and connecting them to needed resources in their community and engaging in life more fully. If you are passionate about serving your community and making connections, join us in our movement to address healthcare inequity.

Company Overview At Wider Circle, we connect neighbors for better health. Wider Circle's groundbreaking Connect for Life® program brings neighbors together in‑person and online for health, wellness, and social activities that improve mental and physical health. We create webs of community circles by employing local and culturally competent engagement specialists whose hand‑on‑hand approach to forming trusted circles is informed by a sophisticated analytics platform. We are on a mission to make the world a better place for older adults and disadvantaged communities.

Responsibilities

Visit members in their homes to review benefits and provide an overview of resources available through their health plan

Encourage members to participate in our events for ECM and other social activities to promote their health, wellness, stay up to date with the latest health care offerings, and help them make new friends

Connect and engage with members in person to establish trust and cultivate meaningful relationships in our communities

Help members schedule initial primary care visits and complete annual wellness assessments and establish care with their care manager to obtain needed medical care and follow‑up

Model appropriate discipline techniques and positive self‑esteem‑building behaviors when working with members

Connect with prospective members and develop individualized plans to keep them engaged in their health care and the Enhanced Care Management Program

Help identify members who are natural leaders and invite them to serve as Wider Circle Ambassadors

Serve as an advocate for members, connecting them to their health plans and each other

Create partnerships with local community‑based organizations to bring additional services to our members' attention

Requirements

Passion for helping people, highly attuned to the needs of others, and comfortable discussing sensitive topics

Relevant community outreach, teaching, facilitation, or volunteer experience; healthcare experience and canvassing experience are a plus

High school diploma or GED and a certified Community Health Worker

Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal, and comfortable speaking one‑on‑one and to larger groups

Outgoing personality, unwavering, positive attitude, and ability to engage with others in person and via video conference or phone

A love for building relationships and networking and a knack for motivating and influencing different types of people

Great at organizing, prioritizing, and following through on commitments; thrive when everything is in the right place, all required paperwork is complete, and tasks are checked off the list

Strong memory and ability to follow company protocols and recommendations to deliver appropriate messaging while interacting with members

Strong moral code and trust to handle sensitive and confidential matters

Strong computer skills and ability to navigate web‑based and app‑based systems

Can work independently in a remote work environment with little oversight

Reliable transportation and comfortable traveling to members' homes each day

Flexible schedule and can work outside regular business hours when necessary

Comfortable working outdoors, walking, and standing for long periods

Committed to a drug‑free workplace and ready for pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks

Fluent in English and Spanish

Preferred Qualifications

MA, CNA, CNAT, Social Work Experience

Benefits

Starting at $23‑24 hourly, commensurate with experience

Part‑time hours available

Performance‑based incentive bonuses

Opportunity to grow with the company

Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Health Care FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Health Savings Account

Voluntary Disability Benefits

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Adoption Assistance Program

Training and Development

Wider Circle has developed strict Covid‑19 health and safety protocols that include a contactless approach to keep our staff and communities safe. We will provide all personal protective equipment (PPE) needed for this role.

Wider Circle is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion supports our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. We believe in empowering people and valuing their differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law.

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