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The position is a hybrid work environment  -  the job will entail some remote work and some travel requirements.  

Community Connections Representative

Full time for Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield in the Utica, NY area.

This position assists the Health Plan in establishing a presence in the community through home visits and community outreach.

This position requires working occasional evenings and weekends for outreach and community events.

Essential Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

* Educates Medicaid, Medicare, and Commercial members on health care benefits, and community resources through home visits and outreach.

* Assists members with activities related to accessing care.

* Answers questions from members regarding Case Management Program, eligibility, and benefits.

* Documents information and activities in applicable systems.

* Educates and answers questions related to government cell phone programs use and navigation.

* Coordinates and implements community events, including Baby Showers, school events, health fairs and various community initiatives.

* Scheduled and unscheduled home visits for noncompliance, gaps in care, community resource needs, and other high-risk issues.

* Conducts targeted phone calls for compliance, HEDIS initiatives and health risk assessments.

* Collaborate with Case Management on the status of high-risk member referrals.

* Collaborate with community partners in all service areas.

* Assists in finding and connecting members to community social services and agencies.

* Deliver community resources to members as needed.

* Enroll or refer qualified members in a Health Home.

* Acts as a support to assist the Clinical Operations Department as needed.

* Maintains high regard for member privacy in accordance with the corporate privacy policies and procedures.

* Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.

Minimum Qualifications:

* High school diploma or GED is required. Associates degree preferred.

* Minimum of two years of social services, community outreach, or education experience required.

* Bilingual ability preferred.

* Must have and maintain valid driver's license.

* Must have and maintain reliable vehicle

* Must have and maintain current vehicle registration.

* Must be able to drive in all-weather conditions.

* Must be experienced in Excel and Word.

Physical Requirements:

* Must be able to drive independently within the Health Plan regions.

* Must be able to lift at least 15lbs.

Our mission is to foster an environment where diversity and inclusion are explicitly recognized as fundamental parts of our organizational culture. We believe that diversity of thought and background drives innovation which enables us to provide leading-edge healthcare insurance and services. With that mission in mind, we recruit the best candidates from all communities, to diversify and strengthen our workforce.

Compensation Range(s):

LGrade 108: Minimum $18.55 - Maximum $26.90

The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position's minimum qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.

Please note: There may be opportunity for remote work within all jobs posted by the Excellus Talent Acquisition team. This decision is made on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Candidates may apply online at https://careers.excellusbcbs.com/us/en/job/EXBCUSJR100136EXTERNALENUS/Community-Connections-Representative .

Here is a link to a video that also provides additional information about this role: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L5SxDDXdtU

We've got some great new events to tell you about!

Job Opportunities

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 10/16/2023

Mohawk Valley (West) Daily Job Leads – 10/20/2023

Hiring Events

• 10/24/23-Seven County Virtual Job Fair covering Central New York, the Mohawk Valley, and the Southern Tier. Businesses from Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego counties will be interviewing and hiring. Register at https://www.working-solutions.org/news/free-virtual-job-fair-october-24-2023 . 
• FREE Webinar: Strategies on how to Successfully apply for Positions at DFAS: October 25, 2023 at 5pm. DFAS staff will provide information to assist applicants in understanding how to effectively navigate the online application process. Learn how to make sure your skills stand out in the online application process so you can advance to the interview stage for DFAS hiring.
• 10/26/23-Find out about the great opportunities currently available with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) in Rome. They will hold an open house on Thursday October 26^th from 5 pm to 6:30 pm at the Oneida Rec Center, 217 Cedar Street, Oneida New York. Now hiring Accounting Technicians, Contact Representatives, Accountants and Financial Analysts. DFAS representatives will be on hand to explain the application process to give you your best chance for success.  

Coming Up in November:

• 11/14/23-Department of Labor’s Central /Mohawk Valley Regional Virtual Career Fair from 11 am to 2 pm. Save the date!
• 11/15/23-Utica Mini Job Fair from 11 am to 1 pm at Utica Working Solutions, 207 Genesee Street, 2^nd Floor, Utica. Featured businesses TBA.
• 11/16/23-Optum in support of Bassett Healthcare will hold a hiring event for Customer Service, Hospital Billing and Patient Access/Patient Care Representatives. 

To learn more about these job opportunities:

For Job Order Numbers that start with "NY" GO HERE and type in the Job Order Number. 

For Job Order Numbers that start with "DF" - Contact your local Working Solutions Career Center. 

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Monday October 23, 2023

Job Title: Kennel Manager                                                                  City: Waterville, NY

Full time for a pet boarding facility. Duties: Ensure pets receive necessary care. Duties include feeding, medication administration, bathing, cleaning, laundry, and scheduling appointments. Requirements: Minimum 3 years' experience working in animal health and supervisory experience preferred.

Pay: $17.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1479193

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Monday October 23, 2023  

Job Title: Laborer                                                                                City: Remsen, NY

Full time or part time positions available with a local manufacturing business. Duties: Assist with the manufacturing and delivery of company products. Training will be provided. Requirements: Must have the physical ability to complete all aspects of the job which includes some lifting. Clean valid, New York State driver's license required. Must be reliable and able to work independently.

Pay: $15.00/hour.                                                                                 Job Order # NY1478951

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Tuesday October 24, 2023

Job Title: Medical Office Staff                                                             City: Rome, NY

Full time for a private medical practice. Duties: Answer phones and greet patients. Perform data entry. Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year or more of office experience. Familiarity with Medent software and medical terminology a plus.

Pay: $16.00/hour. Benefits.                                                                  Job Order # NY1479003

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Tuesday October 24, 2023

Job Title: Head Toddler Teacher                                                         City: Utica, NY

Full time, for a licensed daycare facility. Duties: Create a safe and appropriate learning environment, complete daily lesson planning, and oversee day to day operations of the classroom. Requirements: Associates Degree in Child Development and a Child Development Associate credential. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Must have one year of experience with children 18 months to 2 1/2 years old.

Pay: $15.50-$16.50/hour.                                                                      Job Order # NY1478936

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Wednesday October 25, 2023

Job Title: HVAC Worker                                                                     City: Richfield Springs, NY

Full time for well-established heating and electrical contractor. Duties: Install, maintain and repair residential and light commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Requirements: Experience preferred but will train a suitable candidate with the right background. Must be able to follow directions and be willing to learn. Valid driver's license required.

Pay: $18.00-$25.00/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1478888

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Wednesday October 25, 2023

Job Title: Staff Social Worker                                                              City: Wampsville, NY

Full time for a county agency. Duties: Provide individual, group and family counseling to clients with a wide range of behavioral and emotional difficulties. There is an opportunity for remote work. Requirements: New York State license to practice as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).

Pay: $65,969/year. Benefits                                                                  Job Order # NY1479204

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Thursday October 26, 2023

Job Title: IT Help Desk Technician                                                      City: Utica, NY

Full time, for an agency serving the blind and visually impaired. Duties: Support and trouble shoot networks, workstations, and other systems in use by the agency while maintaining the best possible security, and protection of agency data Requirements: Associates degree or equivalent certification in the computer networking field.

Pay: $18.00-$21.00/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1478985

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Thursday October 26, 2023

Job Title: Automotive Technician                                                                  City: Mohawk, NY

Full time for a local auto repair shop. Job Duties: Perform NY State inspections, oil changes, brake repairs, alignments, suspension, exhaust, engine, and transmission changes. Requirements: Must have experience. New York State driver's license and own tools required.

Pay: $20.00-$25.00/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # NY1479013

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Friday October 27, 2023

Job Title: Inventory Associate                                                              City: New Hartford, NY

Full time for a company providing inventory services to retail, grocery, and specialty store customers. Duties: Become a pharmacy counter, store reset associate or work on other special projects. Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age. Experience in retail, stock, or warehouse work would be a plus but is not required.

Pay: $16.00-$18.00/hour. Benefits.                                                        Job Order # DF7089327

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Friday October 27, 2023

Job Title: Software Engineering Intern                                                City: Rome, NY

Part time, 10-20 hours per week, with more hours available during school breaks. Duties: Work directly with a team of software engineers to support the company’s software development process. Requirements: Open to high school juniors and seniors or any college-level student with deep hands-on software engineering experience.

Pay: $18.00--$25.00/hour based on experience.                                  Job Order # NY1479396