Community Outreach Specialist

Job overview

The Community Outreach Specialist role is onsite in Romeoville, IL, with compensation not specified in the structured pay fields; the posting lists a pay range of $23–$26. Upward Health is an in-home multidisciplinary medical group providing whole-person care for physical, behavioral, and social health needs. The specialist serves as an initial point of contact for potential patients, explains available services, and supports enrollment. By managing a caseload and using phone, in-person, and other community outreach methods, the role helps patients understand and access care and connects them with relevant community resources.

What you'll do

• Build relationships with potential patients
• explain Upward Health services and benefits
• engage and enroll patients in programs
• manage a personal caseload and follow up in a timely manner
• use phone, in-person meetings, and mailings as appropriate
• document patient information and outreach activity
• address concerns and objections
• connect patients with community-based resources
• collaborate with the outreach team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

community outreach specialist

patient engagement

healthcare outreach

patient enrollment

community resources

caseload management

romeoville il

upward health

$23–$26

phone outreach

in-person outreach

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role reports to the Outreach Manager; English-Spanish fluency is a plus, not a requirement.

About the employer

Upward Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.