Full-Time

Caregiver Benefits Specialist

Posted on 9/8/2025

FreedomCare

FreedomCare

501-1,000 employees

Home-based caregiver hiring and payment platform

Compensation Overview

$18 - $23/hr

Floral Park, NY, USA

Remote

Occasional travel to the New Hyde Park, NY office may be required.

Category
Customer Experience & Support (1)
Required Skills
Salesforce
Customer Service
Responsibilities
  • Conduct individualized orientations for our Caregivers to educate them on benefits available to them, ensuring a clear understanding of options, enrollment processes, and maximizing their benefits
  • Provide accrual status and processing sick time through Empeon and Medflyt, as needed
  • Complete employment verifications in a timely manner using Salesforce, Empeon and Knowledge Base to retrieve accurate information
  • Provide clear call summaries through detailed notes on Talk Desk with defined action items for follow up as needed
  • Complete email cases assigned to you in Salesforce data base within 24 – 48 hours
  • Answering calls that come in on the shared line and must ensure we provided first contact resolution
  • Ability to navigate multiple platforms in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrate ability to navigate challenging conversations and address caller's concerns with empathy and compassion
  • Consistently meet internal service level agreements and metrics
Desired Qualifications
  • A proven track record of strong customer focus and adaptability in a high call volume environment
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with diverse audiences
  • A passion for providing a high level of customer service, including the ability to show empathy, active listening and patience
  • Ability to multitask, set priorities, and manage time effectively
  • Technical proficiency with the ability to navigate through multiple systems, while maintaining attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Demonstrates fluency over all tools and resources specific to the role, with heavy reliance on Excel
  • Ability to embrace change and departmental growth in an evergreen environment

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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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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