Full-Time

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FreedomCare

FreedomCare

501-1,000 employees

Home-based caregiver hiring and payment platform

Compensation Overview

$18 - $22/hr

Portland, OR, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; 2-3 days per week required on-site at FreedomCare Oregon office (Tualatin).

Category
Customer Experience & Support (1)
Requirements
  • Customer service skills including ability to handle difficult situations, empathize with customers, and solve problems; ability to manage a high-volume inbound and outbound queue; passion for providing a high level of customer service with empathy, active listening, and patience.
  • Communication skills including excellent verbal and written communication and ability to provide empathy and compassion to patients and caregivers.
  • Soft skills including good listening skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to work well in a team.
  • Problem-solving ability and ability to stay calm under pressure; ability to resolve issues over the telephone and de-escalate frustrated callers successfully.
  • Time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks and meet and exceed expectations.
  • Technology proficiency including computer skills, strong typing, and ability to leverage technology and perform notetaking/multitasking.
  • Multitasking ability to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities while assisting patients and caregivers.
Responsibilities
  • HomeCare Sales Specialist I: connect and engage with people and start a relationship with those who are interested in having home care support for themselves or a loved one.
  • Intake Specialist I: work closely with Patients and Caregivers to educate them and assist them on the application and enrollment process of our supported programs, with the goal of completing the eligibility process and onboarding them.
  • Onboarding Specialist I: guide our patients and caregivers throughout the onboarding process of joining FreedomCare. This role will require you to conduct virtual or in person orientations.
  • Care Support Specialist I: guide patients and caregivers through their home care journey while ensuring that our patients receive the care they need and feel heard and cared for.
Desired Qualifications
  • Customer service skills as described above in the ideal candidate will possess; ability to handle high-volume queue and empathy and active listening.
  • Communication skills including verbal and written proficiency and ability to provide empathy and compassion to patients and caregivers.
  • Soft skills including listening, emotional intelligence, and teamwork.
  • Problem-solving and ability to stay calm under pressure; de-escalation of frustrated callers.
  • Time management and prioritization abilities; ability to meet and exceed expectations.
  • Technology proficiency including computer skills, typing speed, notetaking, multitasking and leveraging technology to resolve issues efficiently.
  • Multitasking capability to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities while assisting patients and caregivers.
  • Hybrid work arrangement requiring commuting to FreedomCare Oregon office 2-3 days per week at the Tualatin Oregon office.

FreedomCare operates in the home care services market, focusing on Medicaid beneficiaries in New York. It enables people who need daily living assistance to hire a family member or trusted friend as their caregiver. The caregiver is then paid for their services, with immediate payment after each shift, providing financial stability. The core clients are Medicaid recipients who can choose caregivers from among relatives or close connections, including spouses or parents of a child under 21. The company partners with Medicaid and health plans to manage the caregiving process, ensuring prompt payments and high-quality, personalized care. Its goal is to improve home-based care experiences for patients while supporting the financial well-being of informal caregivers by integrating them into a structured, Medicaid-funded system.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$75K

Headquarters

North New Hyde Park, New York

Founded

2016

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Launched Michigan Home Help Program support, expanding to new Medicaid market.
  • Family caregivers earn $16.25 per hour statewide through Michigan program.
  • Handles payroll, training, and compliance, streamlining self-directed care nationwide.

What critics are saying

  • Michigan program excludes spouses, dropping 70-90% Michigan revenue immediately.
  • MDHHS favors local agencies, blocking FreedomCare access in 6-12 months.
  • 2026 federal Medicaid cuts slash home care reimbursements by 15-20%.

What makes FreedomCare unique

  • FreedomCare enables Medicaid beneficiaries to hire family or friends as paid caregivers.
  • Instant post-shift payments distinguish FreedomCare from traditional home care agencies.
  • Operates as fiscal intermediary in 15 states including New York and Michigan.

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Company News

NewsBreak
Jul 30th, 2025
Michigan Medicaid Members: You May Be Eligible to Get Paid to Care for a Loved One at Home

FreedomCare, a leading provider of in-home care services, has officially launched its support for the Michigan Medicaid Home Help Program.