Full-Time

Launch Specialist 1

National Expansion

FreedomCare

FreedomCare

501-1,000 employees

Home-based caregiver hiring and payment platform

Compensation Overview

$23 - $25/hr

Southfield, MI, USA

Hybrid

Three days on-site and two days remote per week.

Category
Business & Strategy (1)
Required Skills
Salesforce
Talkdesk
HIPAA

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Requirements
  • A minimum of 2+ years in a consumer-facing position handling high call volumes.
  • Examples of identifying process enhancements and improvements.
  • A strong understanding of compliance with healthcare regulations and privacy laws such as HIPAA, along with awareness of state-specific regulatory requirements affecting engagement and intake processes.
  • A background taking initiative to complete tasks and a proactive attitude toward optimization, innovation, and efficiency.
  • Adaptability and commitment to a high-quality launch process.
  • Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to assess situations swiftly, identify issues, and devise effective, innovative solutions.
  • A proven track record of building relationships quickly with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Strong self-motivation and the ability to drive projects forward independently; much of the work requires a high degree of autonomy.
  • Time and priority-management skills, with the ability to handle several priorities at once without losing quality.
Responsibilities
  • Perform tasks associated with onboarding caregivers and patients without oversight, including documenting each case's status in the onboarding process.
  • Follow up with patients and caregivers in a timely manner.
  • Properly document and use systems such as Salesforce and Talkdesk.
  • Pilot and refine Engagement and Intake processes in new markets by documenting current processes, making independent adjustments, and identifying effective methods to meet or exceed metrics.
  • Collaborate with the Launch team and other departments to ensure a smooth launch process and address operational challenges promptly and effectively.
  • Overcome roadblocks in the successful onboarding of caregivers and patients.
  • Identify and develop relationships with key market stakeholders who can move cases forward or act as referral sources.
  • Apply compliance and process requirements for each state, from statutes and regulations to state-prepared guides.
  • Improve the broader Launch process by providing feedback on opportunities to improve the software or processes being implemented.
  • Develop basic proficiency in all pre-care and post-care roles through cross-training on the Launch Operations Team.
  • Document processes and take a lead role in training incoming staff.

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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What believers are saying

  • FreedomCare launched Michigan Home Help support on June 24, 2025.
  • Its 2026 site lists 15 states, showing continued geographic expansion.
  • Medicaid-funded instant caregiver pay remains attractive to families and referral partners.

What critics are saying

  • New York courts upheld PPL's CDPAP award on October 21, 2025.
  • That ruling threatens FreedomCare's largest historical market and revenue base.
  • Employee reviews cite major layoffs in April 2025, signaling contraction and execution strain.

What makes FreedomCare unique

  • FreedomCare built a family-caregiver model across 15 states by 2026.
  • It handles Medicaid enrollment, payroll, and compliance for self-directed home care.
  • Michigan Home Help and Ohio Next Generation MyCare extend its program-specific expertise.

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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.