In PersonBased at West Salem Clinic; travels to rural communities and attends community outreach events.
Social & Community ServicesCase Management & Advocacy
About the job
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
A valid Oregon driver's license and proof of automobile insurance are required.
The role requires working independently and managing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
The role requires communicating with compassion and respect across cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences.
The role requires explaining complex eligibility and enrollment information clearly and helping people make informed coverage decisions.
The role requires engaging people by phone and in the community.
Responsibilities
Help people understand their health insurance and benefit options.
Assist people with applying for and maintaining OHP coverage.
Navigate OHP enrollment, renewals, recertification, and changes.
Help uninsured or underinsured people access sliding fee discounts.
Connect people with medical, behavioral health, dental, and community resources.
Identify resources that address barriers such as housing, transportation, food, and other social needs.
Help people stay connected to healthcare by preventing gaps in coverage.
Work aboard the Mobile Healthcare Unit and travel to rural communities to provide healthcare navigation, insurance enrollment assistance, and community resources.
Represent the organization in the community, build relationships, and connect people with resources.
Northwest Human Services is a non-profit leader in providing advocacy, quality healthcare and social services in Marion and Polk counties since 1970.
Eligibility, Enrollment, and Outreach Specialist
Location: West Salem Clinic | 1233 Edgewater St NW, Salem, OR Schedule: Full Time | Monday–Friday with rotating Saturdays and community outreach events Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Community Outreach and Engagement Manager
🚐Taking Healthcare Beyond the Clinic Walls
Health insurance can be complicated. For many people, understanding their options, completing an application, or keeping coverage active can be the difference between getting the care they need and going without it.
As an Eligibility, Enrollment, and Outreach Specialist, you’ll help remove those barriers both inside our clinics and out in the community. A key part of this role is working aboard our Mobile Healthcare Unit and traveling to rural communities to bring healthcare navigation, insurance enrollment assistance, and community resources directly to people where they live and work.
You’ll help patients, clients, and community members understand their health insurance options, apply for and maintain OHP coverage, access sliding fee discounts, and connect with resources that support their overall well-being.
At Northwest Human Services, your work directly supports our commitment to serving underserved and resilient communities with compassion, equity, and respect.
What You'll Do
You will Help People
Understand their health insurance and benefit options.
Apply for and maintain OHP coverage.
Navigate OHP enrollment, renewals, recertification, and changes.
Access sliding fee discounts when they are uninsured or underinsured.
Connect with medical, behavioral health, dental, and community resources.
Identify resources that address barriers such as housing, transportation, food, and other social needs.
Stay connected to healthcare by helping prevent gaps in coverage.
What Makes You Successful
✅ Patient & Community Advocate → You listen without judgment, build trust, and help people navigate systems that may feel overwhelming or difficult to understand.
✅ Health Insurance Educator → You can explain complex eligibility and enrollment information in a clear, understandable way and help people make informed decisions about their coverage.
✅ Culturally Responsive Communicator→ You communicate with compassion and respect across different cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences.
✅ Resource Navigator → You are curious and resourceful, connecting people with healthcare, benefits, and community services that can address their individual needs.
✅ Outreach & Relationship Builder → You are comfortable engaging people by phone and in the community. You enjoy representing an organization, starting conversations, and helping people discover resources they may not know are available
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Fluency in English and Spanish
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Valid Oregon driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS: Our Agency strives to provide a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive within our industry.
Group Life: Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 100% paid by employer
403(b) retirement plan with 2% of employer contribution and up to 3% employer match
Flex Spending Account
PTO - 10 hours a month for FT positions 40 hrs./wk. up to 20 hours monthly as your tenure grows
7 ½ Paid Holidays a year + 2 paid floating holidays for full-time positions
Continuing Education & Training Benefits
Employee Healthy Living Program – Gym Membership & Smoking Cessation
Why NWHS?
Northwest Human Services is committed to providing services that promote health, dignity, connection, and access to the communities we serve.
If you enjoy getting out into the community, building relationships, and making healthcare easier to access, this role gives you the opportunity to make an impact beyond the clinic walls.