Health Navigator II (Health Insurance Navigator II)

King County•Multiple locations in King County, WA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of Access and Outreach, a section within Public Health's Community Health Services (CHS) division. CHS strengthens King County’s safety-net by ensuring access to equitable, culturally responsive, and high-quality health services. The Access and Outreach team strives to break down barriers and improve access to healthcare services by offering direct in-person and telephone support in addition to networking with community-based organizations to promote education and outreach for targeted populations that historically have the worst health outcomes. Our goal is to ensure that everyone has access to care and knows how to get it. This position assists clients in explaining insurance and available options, applying and enrolling into Washington Apple Health, Qualified Health Plans, Orca Lift, public assistance offered through DSHS, and other assistance programs available to King County residents. As a healthcare insurance navigator II, this person will also provide technical assistance in support of King County's navigator network and provide community outreach and education to help reduce disparities relating to healthcare access. Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months. Commitment To Equity and Social Justice Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures. The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts. We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities. To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Requirements

Must have current Healthcare Navigator Certification verified through WA Health Benefit Exchange (exception for current Public Health employees).
Able to travel to outreach locations with set up materials.
Experience working in the healthcare system.
Experience working with underserved communities.
Willing and able to work some evenings and weekends.
Current Washington State Driver License
Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual
Experience in Providing Community Education
One year of experience

Responsibilities

Facilitate enrollments onto Washington Apple Health and Qualified Health Plans.
Determine if clients are eligible for traditional Medicaid and other qualifying programs through the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
Process re-enrollments, monitor client accounts for changes, updates, and correspondence.
Provide referrals to applicants to appropriate additional resources and programs.
Participate in outreach events to raise awareness of the availability of Washington Apple Health coverage and Qualified Health Plans.
Collaborate with other clinic staff members to identify areas of opportunity for outreach and enrollment services.
Educate and provide information in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate to the needs of clients.
Provide enhanced technical assistance to the current Healthcare Navigators and healthcare brokers in King County.
Ensure the proper escalation of issues to the Exchange.
Identify underserved populations and develop partnerships and strategies that will address the needs of each community.
Develop culturally appropriate outreach materials with the support of program staff and conduct community-based trainings.
Assist program staff with reviewing and translating materials.
Create and maintain the websites for outreach and enrollment programs.
Assist in organizing community health fairs and enrollment events.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Able to get to other King County locations

Benefits

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.
Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive.
We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce.
To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity.
Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards.
We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.
Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.