POSITION: Healthy Opportunities Specialist STATUS: FT/ Days **PAY: $14.25 - 17/hour

JOB SUMMARY: The HOP Specialist position is a vital position in our Community Services Department. This position can range from delivering food box to a family in need, to acting as project manager for a home repairs. Though the duties may vary, this position works hard to assist the community and those in need.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans, and develops, coordinates, and implements the systems, services, and partnerships that ensure a well-functioning system of eligibility determination, recruitment, selection, enrollment is provided; and that the services provided within this system comply with regulatory standards following policies, procedures, and the mission, vision, and values of MPP.

Essential Duties:

• Ensures Medicaid eligibility criteria for participants and works to link them to the correct services, ensuring a smooth transition of dual-enrollment and service distribution.
• Maintains eligibility determination records for each participant who is currently enrolled and for one year after the participant has either stopped receiving services or is no longer enrolled.
• Establishes and maintains a volunteer database, creating a working relationship with volunteers, groups and provides community outreach to educate individuals about volunteering opportunities at MPP for the HOP program.
• Handles HOP invoicing, filing, paperwork and works directly with contractors, staff and participants.
• Maintains all HOP lists and documentation on an ongoing basis.
• Coordinates and implements a system of recording, monitoring and analyzing information regarding participant information and satisfaction.
• Works with the HOP Manager to develop bi-annual and annual reports.
• Responsible for all data entry, tracking and submission for the HOP program.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Associate of Arts degree, AND
• 1to 2years related experience and/or training,
• OR,equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to work both independently and as a contributing team member.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.

BENEFITS and COMPENSATION

• Paid continuing education and training opportunities.
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance eligibility after 60 days.
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental insurance coverage options available; such as additional life insurance, cancer, accident, etc.
• Matching 401k retirement plan
• 11 paid Holidays
• Annual and Sick Leave Accruals

HOW TO APPLY:

• Visit www.mppnhc.organd select Employment, complete MPP Employment Application.
• E-mail your resume to sshaqueur@mppnhc.org.
• Visit the NC Works Office or website, www.ncworks.gov, 23 Macon Avenue, Franklin, NC 28734
• Position open until filled

*Macon Program for Progress is an Equal Opportunity Employer. *