Long Term Services & Support Community Advisor

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Candidate must be willing and able to travel regionally up to 50%.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Health Care, Sociology or related field or equivalent experience. 3+ years of related, employment specialist, workforce development, job coach, HR, client services, community relations, preferably in a managed care or Medicaid environment or other related experience.

• Partners with LTSS providers and account management to monitor staffing levels and engage providers and offer assistance with staffing gaps when indicated Conducts virtual and in-person job fairs to assist with recruitment
• Develops and maintains collaborative partnerships with local colleges and universities, the state workforce commission, agency networks and community groups

Provides assistance to members through the following methods:

• Education and assistance with accessing Employment Assistance and Supported Employment benefits
• Referrals to the workforce commission and community organizations that link members to employment opportunities
• Provides support for individuals who self-direct, assist with back-up plan development (as needed) and provide webinars and forums on self-direction
• Monitors and expands alternative payment models with LTSS providers to provide financial incentive paid to direct care staff for high quality work

Community Health Worker Certification preferred.:

Pay Range: $25.97 - $46.68 per hour

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• employment specialist: 1 year (Preferred)
• managed care: 1 year (Preferred)
• community: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Laredo, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road