Part-Time Community Outreach Specialist

Position engaged in raising awareness and teaching Medicare beneficiaries, their family members, and caregivers how to prevent, detect, and report Medicare Fraud.

This is a work-from-home position, however regional travel is required. Must reside in or near Ruston, LA.

Primary Qualifications

• Education: 4-year college degree in business, humanities or other related field; Or
• Experience: Two – five years’ experience in community development activities and public speaking preferred.
• Special Skills: Culturally connected with the local community. Must be able to use basic computer programs such as Word and Excel and be comfortable with Internet communication and research.
• Must pass a background check.
• Driver's License and reliable transportation required.
• Physical: Moderate physical activity to include occasionally moving, lifting, or pulling up to 25 lbs and standing. Normal manual dexterity and mental and visual attention.

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct education sessions and one-on-one counseling with Medicare beneficiaries.
• Conduct presentations to providers, stakeholders, and other interested groups or programs, and participate in related conferences, events, exhibits, as necessary.
• Conduct environmental scans of the community to determine appropriate venues and activities for presentation of SMP materials.
• Assists volunteers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service.
• Participate in teams, task forces, workgroups & special projects as requested by supervisor.
• Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance, e.g. expense management. Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday 8:00a - 2:00p
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: Remote with regional travel required

Expected hours: 29 hours per week