The Health Plan Advocate position is pivotal role within the Human Resources Department in educating and supporting our team members about their health plan options and assisting them in making informed healthcare decisions based on their unique needs.

DUTIES: 

• Conduct in-person and virtual training sessions for employees on health plan benefits, updates, and wellness programs.
• Work closely with our health plan vendors to meet the needs of our employees and to troubleshoot individual challenges as they arise.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of the provider market in our territory to inform training programs and advice given in individual employee discussions.
• Provide personalized assistance to employees in understanding and navigating their health coverage options on both medical and Rx related needs.
• Develop and update training materials and presentations based on the latest health plan information and trends.
• Collaborate with the HR team to identify healthcare needs and gaps in coverage among employees.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees for all health plan related inquiries.
• Organize and lead Q&A sessions.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of employee health information.
• Assist in the communication of health plan benefits during new hire orientations and open enrollment periods.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Associates degree in HR or Business or equivalent education and/or experience required; Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or Business preferred. Working knowledge of Affordable Care Act strongly preferred. Experience working in a health care or mental health care setting is preferred.

Competitive Benefits Package:

• Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
• Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
• Scholarships to ME Community Colleges
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Flexibility of Schedules
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Opportunity for Same Day Pay
• Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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