Program Specialist

We are hiring part-time for this position. Applicants must reside in Arizona and be available to work full-time hours during the initial training period before transitioning to part-time.

The 211 Program Specialist responds to calls from the community to identify needs and provide the appropriate follow‑up, and connections to resources. The 211 Program Specialist ensures the successful connection to resources promptly through the provision of Virtual Case Management and is responsible for documenting identified needs, referrals, and outcomes.

• Provide phone‑based high‑quality confidential information, referral, and advocacy for health and social services. This involves identifying the callers' needs, developing a plan, and connecting them to appropriate community resources as well as following up with callers and community partners to ensure successful outcomes.
• Document unmet needs to assist in the identification of gaps in services that can be addressed through 2‑1‑1 data reporting.
• Accurately document all customer interactions using web‑based computer software systems.
• Always utilize recognized professional & agency standards. Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in working with sensitive client information.
• Demonstrates an understanding of social services and community resources in Arizona.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Strong organizational and effective communication and interpersonal skills;
  Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong knowledge of resources and systems with an emphasis on mental health, employment, education, occupational training, housing, counseling, healthcare, justice/legal support, etc.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred.
• Technology skills:
  Microsoft Office Suite, general computer navigation, and Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Ability to act professionally and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and staff.
• Ability to report as scheduled to work, meetings, training, and job‑related activities prepared and as scheduled.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate compassion and meet people with compassion;
  Excellence, every interaction deserves my best effort; and Ownership, which drives the company's success.
• Maintains an open and accepting mindset by being an active learner, participating in discussions with others, trying new approaches and ideas, and being self‑aware and self‑reflective for continual personal, professional, and leadership growth.
• Schedule Requirements: Ability to work full‑time hours during the initial onboarding and training period before transitioning to part‑time hours.

• 0-2 years of experience in the field: health and human services, public health, or healthcare
  • Call Center experience is highly desirable and preferred.
• GED/High School Diploma.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, and general computer navigation.

We are hiring part-time for this position. Applicants must reside in Arizona and be available to work full‑time hours during the initial training period before transitioning to part‑time.

The candidate's applicable education and experience will determine where a candidate falls in the position range.

Pay Range: $17.87 USD - $19.71 USD

While performing the job duties in the office or at a home office, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands; they must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Exposure to noise typical with office operations.

Ability to hear and speak.…