Certified Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide outreach to community members and in reach to ECDHD/GNCHC patients/clients on the health insurance Marketplace Exchanges and the Nebraska Medicaid Program. Assist uninsured patients/clients by determining eligibility to apply for the Marketplace Exchanges and Nebraska Medicaid Program and assisting with the application for those programs.

GED required or High School Diploma.

Bachelor Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business or related field or equivalent work experience preferred.

Ability to receive Certified Application Counselor certification.

• Previous experience working with Nebraska Medicaid.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to work well with individuals of diverse socioeconomic, cultural and intellectual backgrounds.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Able to exhibit a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative.

• Previous knowledge enrolling individuals into the Nebraska Medicaid Program.
• At least two-years’ experience within community service, health care or social service organization desired.
• Bi-lingual preferred.

Physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting or standing for long periods of time. Some bending, lifting, stooping and stretching required. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate office equipment such as computer keyboard, photocopier, telephone and calculator. Some lifting involved, up to 35 pounds.