About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is a full-time, entry-level Benefits Navigator role (hybrid) supporting a Confidential Client’s health insurance enrollment program in Manhattan, NY. You will provide outreach, education and in-person/virtual enrollment assistance to New York residents — with a strong emphasis on serving French-speaking communities.

• Provide education and guided enrollment for NY State health plans (Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Essential Plan, Qualified Health Plans) through the NY State Marketplace.
• Conduct community outreach and represent the program at partner sites, events and pop-ups to identify eligible participants.
• Schedule and conduct appointments (phone, video, in-person), follow up with reminders, and enter enrollment data into the program database.
• Meet performance targets: approximately 50 enrollments per month and develop 10 community partnerships within the first 6 months.
• Track outcomes and write concise post-event reports; share program updates at staff meetings and trainings.
• Perform field work (about 25% of time) and occasional flexible hours (evenings/weekends as needed).

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Responsibilities

• Deliver clear, culturally competent benefits education in French and English.
• Convert outreach into scheduled appointments and completed enrollments.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners and referral sources.
• Accurately capture participant data and maintain timely documentation in internal systems.
• Represent the Confidential Client professionally at community events and partner locations.

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Qualifications

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Bilingual French required — able to read, write and speak fluently.
• Entry-level candidates welcome; full training provided on program tools and NY State Marketplace processes.
• Comfortable with community-based field work (~25%) and a rotating schedule (may include occasional late nights and weekends).
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and basic online research.
• Strong communication, follow-up, and time-management skills.
• Comfortable learning and using enrollment databases and CRM tools.

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Compensation & Schedule

• Salary: $50,000 / year (as listed by the Confidential Client).
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Schedule: Hybrid — typically 3 days in office, 2 days remote.
• Location: Manhattan, NY (onsite/hybrid as noted).

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Why This Role

• Hands-on experience with health insurance navigation, enrollment, and community outreach — ideal for candidates interested in healthcare, public benefits, or nonprofit program work.
• Full training provided; strong opportunity to build skills in case work, client engagement, and public benefits enrollment.
• Opportunity to make measurable impact helping New Yorkers access coverage.

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About Our Client

This role is posted on behalf of a Confidential Client operating in Healthcare & Nursing. The client runs a community-focused enrollment and social services program and is committed to equitable access to care. The Confidential Client is an equal-opportunity employer.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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