Navigators for a Healthy Louisiana-Navigator

Swlahec•Lake Charles, LA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The State-wide Lead Navigator will facilitate enrollment in qualified health plans offered by the Insurance Marketplace Exchange and provide information, to the currently uninsured or underinsured populations, in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate to their needs in their assigned community. Navigator will be required to assist individuals in-person, over the phone, and virtually.

Requirements

Experience working with large groups of people.
Demonstrated / proven community outreach abilities.
Must have a drive to succeed, a winning attitude, and interest in helping consumers navigate the health insurance marketplace.
Must demonstrate a nonbiased approach to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Cannot have conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Must comply with the Exchange’s privacy and security standards.
Demonstrated experience building community relationships.
Knowledge of computer software applications.
Well developed oral and written communication skills.
Through knowledge of the marketplace and proven experience trouble-shooting technical issues.
30-hour HHS Certification (Must be certified to conduct Navigator duties)
Navigators for a Health Louisiana Training
Advocacy Center Training / Working with Disabled Communities
Cultural Competency Training / Working with Non-English Speaking Communities
Any state certification training or licensing requirement needed to operate as a Navigator in the State of Louisiana.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS Degree from a four-year college or university preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct public education activities to raise awareness of the availability of qualified health plans.
Distribute fair and impartial information concerning enrollment in qualified health plans, and the availability of premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions.
Facilitate enrollment in qualified health plans.
Create short, easy to understand group presentations which reach multiple people at one time.
Conduct outreach, education and enrollment and present the options available, in the State of Louisiana, under the Affordable Care Act as it relates to the Exchange.
Provide referrals to Louisiana Department of Insurance, health insurance ombudsman or any other appropriate State agency, for any enrollee with a grievance, complaint, or question regarding their health plan, coverage, or a determination under such plan or coverage.
Provide technical support to other Navigators on issues such as eligibility, marketplace, appeals, etc.
Assist in the development of technical information to be disseminated to the community. This includes but is not limited to website info, and newsletter info, marketplace info, and other important marketplace changes.