Dallas County Outreach Counselor (03319)

MAXIMUS (NYSE: MMS), is one of America's leading government services companies devoted to providing consulting, health and human services program management, and information technology services.  Since its founding in 1975, MAXIMUS has grown to more than 5,200 employees located in more than 280 offices in the United States, Canada, and Australia.  On a number of occasions, MAXIMUS has been selected by Forbes Magazine as one of the Best 200 Small Companies in America, and by Business Week Magazine as one of the 100 Best Hot Growth Small Companies.  Additionally, MAXIMUS is included in the Russell 2000 Index and the S&P SmallCap 600 Index.

 

Job Responsibilities:

 Conduct one-on-one and group outreach presentations to recipients Assist other Outreach Counselors with daily management duties Present program education and enrollment options to recipients Present managed care options to recipients and assist them in using their health care plans Maintain positive relationships with county staff, state agencies, community groups and recipients Complete direct data entry into designated internal systems in accordance with IEE Project policies and procedures Conduct telephone calls and home visits in accordance with project policy and procedures (75% of the time) Knowledge of community and participate in community events, health fairs, and other activities as needed Responsible for reporting outcomes on a daily/ weekly basis Willingness to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings Perform other duties as may be assigned by management

Education/Experience:High School diploma, GED, or equivalent certification; Bachelor’s degree in social work preferred Knowledge of the community to be served Proficiency with MS Office Suite is required Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Ability to follow directions Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment Ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently Six months of human services experience preferred Experience dealing with the public preferred Fluency in commonly spoken languages preferred Travel in assigned area up to 70% of time Candidate must have reliable transportation, auto insurance in accordance with The State of Texas requirements, and a valid Texas state driver’s license


As the Client Service Representative will travel to client dwellings which may include rural homes and multilevel apartments, they must be able to negotiate multiple flights of stairs on a routine basis. This position requires bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying weights up to and including 25 pounds.

Positions will be located in Central and South Dallas

MAXIMUS recognizes the value of diversity in our workforce, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all candidates who choose to apply, however, only those selected for a further interview will be contacted.

 

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  http://jobs.maximus.com/HR/CandidateTracking.nsf/frmApplication?OpenForm&ReqID=03319

 

MAXIMUS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V.

 

No relocation assistance is available for this position.