**Experienced Special Needs Healthcare Customer Advisor - National Remote**

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families with special needs? Do you possess the skills and empathy to provide holistic support and resolve complex issues? If so, we invite you to join blithequark's highly skilled team of Care Advisors as a Special Needs Healthcare Customer Advisor. In this rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to deliver an extraordinary experience to family members who need an ally, while working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that values teamwork, innovation, and compassion. **About blithequark** At blithequark, we are simplifying the healthcare experience, creating healthier communities, and removing barriers to quality care. Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life, regardless of their background, income, or location. As a leader in the healthcare industry, we are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes. **The Role** As a Special Needs Healthcare Customer Advisor, you will be responsible for providing holistic family support to members who may have special needs themselves or may be caring for children or family members with special needs. You will own end-to-end resolution of issues, serve as an ongoing point of contact for members, and create and build ongoing relationships with others, including both members and teammates. You will also make decisions independently and solve problems creatively and completely using sound judgment and critical thinking. **Key Responsibilities** * Provide holistic family support to members who may have special needs themselves or may be caring for children or family members with special needs * Serve as an ongoing point of contact for members, primarily via the phone channel (may also use email, chat, text), delivering compassionate support to members and creating a memorable, positive experience * Create and build ongoing relationships with others, including both members and teammates * Make decisions independently and solve problems creatively and completely using sound judgment and critical thinking * Consistently follow through on commitments and frame realistic expectations for members * Plan, prioritize, organize, and complete work to meet established objectives for our families * Manage project time to ensure follow-up and outreach work is completed in a timely manner * Families served include a range of low, moderate, and high needs as determined by clinical needs, financial impacts, and/or level of escalation * Process includes outreach calls to initiate contact with members referred by executives and partners * Responsible for maintaining accurate family counts on our documentation platform * Focus on teamwork and fostering a strong team environment through activities including mentoring and acting as a resource for colleagues * Anticipate member needs and proactively seek out external and internal resources or partners where appropriate to add unexpected value for the member * Determine appropriate referrals to other programs/services as needed with or without technology guidance * Responsible for providing high-quality member experience as reflected in post-contact surveys and member feedback **Essential Qualifications** * High School Diploma / GED OR equivalent work experience * 1+ years of experience helping, resolving, or advocating on behalf of members or customers * Experience using a computer and Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word (create correspondence and work within templates), Microsoft Excel (ability to sort, filter, and create simple spreadsheets), and Microsoft Outlook (email and calendar management) * Ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 9:45am – 6:15pm CST, within our Family Engagement Center. It may be necessary, given the business need, to work occasional overtime * Must be 18 years of age or older **Preferred Qualifications** * 1+ years of A4Me OR 3+ months of Quick Assist experience * Claims processing experience * Experience providing care for children with special needs * Experience within a member-focused healthcare environment * Experience within a service delivery capacity (examples include, but are not limited to: social services, caregivers, hospitality, social work, sales, non-profit agencies) **Telecommuting Requirements** * Ability to keep all company-sensitive documents secure (if applicable) * Required to have a dedicated work area established that is separated from other living areas and provides information privacy * Must live in a location that can receive a blithequark-approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service **Compensation and Benefits** * Hourly range for California / Colorado / Connecticut / Nevada / New York / New Jersey / Washington / Rhode Island residents is $18.80 - $36.78 per hour * Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. * In addition to your salary, blithequark offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements) **Why Join blithequark?** * We are committed to creating a healthier atmosphere by promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion * We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law * We are a drug-free workplace and candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment **How to Apply** If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families with special needs, and possess the skills and empathy to provide holistic support and resolve complex issues, we invite you to apply for this rewarding role. Please visit our website to learn more and submit your application. Join Our Team Today! We are committed to creating a healthier atmosphere by promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Why Work with Us? We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage We provide opportunities for professional development and growth We foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion We are committed to creating a healthier atmosphere What We're Looking For We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families with special needs. If you possess the skills and empathy to provide holistic support and resolve complex issues, we invite you to apply for this rewarding role. How to Apply Please visit our website to learn more and submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you! Ready to Make a Difference? Join our team today and start doing your life's best work! Apply for this job