Program Specialist (Social Worker)

Title: Program Specialist (Social Worker)
Duration: 06 months (With possible extension)
100% Remote (McAllen, TX)
Shift: 8A-5P (Mon-Fri)

Summary:
Conduct screening and risk assessment interventions per program guidelines. Assist with non-medical aspects of the member’s care, including referrals to community resources.

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify special needs members through the completion of health screens and other resources.
• Work with community outreach/member advocates to coordinate member care.
• Educate providers and community resources on program components and available support services.
• Educate members with special needs to foster compliance with program and positively impact outcomes.
• Conduct site visits as appropriate for programs and provide support to other special programs.
• Develop and modify care plans in conjunction with member, member’s family and managing physician.
• Development of plan specific literature and education materials in conjunction with medical director and corporate oversight

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Nursing, Health, Behavioral Science or Equivalent Experience.
• Experience in a managed care environment is preferred. 0-2 years of experience

Internal/External Groups with which the Candidate will interface:
Required Skills/Experience:				Preferred Skills/ Experience:
1.	Excellent computer skills			1.	Previous MCO experience
2.	Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint			2.	Spanish Speaking preferred
3.				3.
Education Requirement:		BS-Social Worker		Education Preferred:
Software Skills Required:
Required Certifications:				Required Testing:

 

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation. 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $27.30/hr.