Full-Time

Health Coach Specialist 2

Fort Wayne, IN / Fieldwork

Posted on 8/5/2025

FreedomCare

FreedomCare

501-1,000 employees

Home-based caregiver hiring and payment platform

Compensation Overview

$20 - $24/hr

Fort Wayne, IN, USA

In Person

Travel within Indiana; 5 days per week travel requirement; mileage reimbursement provided.

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience working with frail or elderly disabled adults and caregivers
  • Working knowledge of Activities of Daily Living/Instrumental Activities of Daily Living assessments
  • Valid driver’s license with an insured vehicle for travel within the state
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and time management skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Experience with data input, case review/case note entry
Responsibilities
  • Evaluate the home care needs of the client
  • Assess the environment
  • Evaluate the fitness of the caregiver to provide the care
  • Conduct home orientations involving signing of paperwork
  • Perform initial assessments during orientations
  • Conduct periodic supervisory visits/check-ins for on-care cases
  • Train caregivers/patients as required per case
  • Interact with the care manager for the patient as needed
  • Engage in interdisciplinary meetings with the care managers, caregivers and patients
  • Collaborate in care and communicate impressions of cases to appropriate staff
  • Critically assess procedures and implement improvements for evaluation of cases, feedback to appropriate parties, and training of caregivers
  • Wear multiple hats as operations develop
  • Travel within the state of Indiana (reimbursement for mileage and expenses)
Desired Qualifications
  • 2+ years of experience working with frail or elderly disabled adults and caregivers
  • Previous field experience in a medical or case management environment, preferred
  • Experience with data input, case review/case note entry; Salesforce experience is a plus
  • Hands-on experience in home care, preferred
  • Working knowledge of ADL/ IADL assessments
  • Excellent training skills
  • Salesforce experience is a plus

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

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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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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Hybrid Work Options

Wellness Program

Professional Development Budget

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.

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