Bilingual Community Outreach Specialist; English​/Spanish; Hanford, CA

Bilingual Community Outreach Specialist (English/Spanish) - Hanford, CA

Date

City

Hanford

State

CA

Country

United States

Working time

Full-time

Make a real difference in your community!

Maximus is hiring a Bilingual Community Outreach Specialist (English/Spanish) in Hanford
, CA
!

In this role, you’ll be the face of Medi-Cal managed care—connecting individuals and families to the healthcare resources they need, guiding them through enrollment, and helping them make informed decisions about their coverage.

If you’re passionate about helping others and want a role where your work creates immediate, meaningful impact, this is your opportunity.

** This is a fully onsite position working from our Hanford, CA office. Willingness to travel throughout the county or neighboring counties is required.**

Why Maximus?

• Professional Development Opportunities
  - Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences.
• Maximus Wellness Program and Resources
  - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.
• Employee Perks and Discounts
  - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.
• Tuition Reimbursement
  - Invest in your ongoing education and development.
• Recognition Platform
  - Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.
• Holistic Wellness Support
  - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid Time Off Package
  - Enjoy PTO, Holidays, and sick leave, along with Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Future Planning
  - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage
  - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.
• Competitive Compensation
  - Quarterly bonuses based on performance

Must reside in Kings County and be willing to work onsite
.

• Foster strong customer relationships, monitoring their engagement and progress.
• Collaborate regularly with customers to attain program goals and sustain eligibility for services.
• Conduct workshops and deliver various training services to customers.
• Demonstrate substantial program knowledge, assisting customers through multiple phases of the application process, from enrollment to benefit allocation.
• Aid customers in accessing services aligning with program objectives, including educational/vocational training, medical support, childcare, transportation, mental health services, legal aid, and related needs.
• Follow up with customers to ensure their needs are met and address any queries or concerns.
• Collaborate with team members, providing expertise and assistance in resolving participant issues.
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes for all customer interactions and document related activities.
• Share updates on outreach and engagement efforts with project staff.
• Report identified barriers hindering customer engagement with the Provider to project staff.
• High school diploma or GED required and 0-6 months of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Interviews and Training will take place in Fresno, CA.
• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance
• Valid CA Driver's License
• Knowledge of the local community
• Willing and able to travel throughout surrounding counties as needed
• Fluency in threshold languages (English and Spanish)
• Six months of customer service experience
• Presentation and/or public speaking experience (teaching, marketing, cold-call, community outreach and education, or public relations…