Sentara Healthcare is hiring for a Housing Specialist, Remote in the

Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas.

This job oversees the housing services and supports for LTSS services and supports (LTSS). The incumbent collaborates with federal, state and local affordable housing agencies such as Housing of Urban Development (HUD), State Housing Authority, subsidized housing, public housing authorities and voucher programs. The incumbent works with individuals and families receiving LTSS in finding affordable, accessible housing through one of the above-mentioned agencies. Assists in educating and assisting the case managers regarding affordable, accessible housing services for LTSS members.

This job is remote but will have occasional travel to nursing facilities and hospitals, must live in Southwest Virginia or be willing to relocate. Travel will be required to Saltville, Wise, Abingdon, Bland, Pounding Mill areas.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS - High School Grad or Equivalent required
• 1 - 3 years' experience in community outreach or customer service required.
• 1 - 3 years' experience in assisting older adults, the elderly, and persons with disabilities to secure accessible, affordable housing required.
• 1 - 3 years' experience working with low-income housing providers to develop accessible and affordable housing for older adults, elderly, and persons with disabilities required.
• Occasional travel to nursing facilities and hospitals will be required.

Sentara Health Plan is the health insurance division of Sentara Healthcare doing business as Optima Health and Virginia Premier.

Sentara Health Plans provides health insurance coverage through a full suite of commercial products including consumer-driven, employee-owned and employer-sponsored plans, individual and family health plans, employee assistance plans, and plans serving Medicare and Medicaid enrollees.

With more than 30 years’ experience in the insurance business and 20 years’ experience serving Medicaid populations, we offer programs to support members with chronic illnesses, customized wellness programs, and integrated clinical and behavioral health services – all to help our members improve their health.

Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B with matching funds, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.

Along with competitive salary we also offer the following benefits:

Adoption, Infertility, and Surrogacy Reimbursement

Educational Assistance Programs, including Tuition Assistance

Emergency Back-Up Care

Financial Wellness Tools, including extra student debt payments on your student loans.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Annual Leave (PAL)

Paid Parental Leave

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

keywords: community outreach, customer service, healthcare, housing

This job is remote but will have occasional travel to nursing facilities and hospitals, must live in Southwest Virginia or be willing to relocate. Travel will be required to Saltville, Wise, Abingdon, Bland, Pounding Mill areas. This job oversees the housing services and supports for LTSS services and supports (LTSS). The incumbent collaborates with federal, state and local affordable housing agencies such as Housing of Urban Development (HUD), State Housing Authority, subsidized housing, public housing authorities and voucher programs. The incumbent works with individuals and families receiving LTSS in finding affordable, accessible housing through one of the above-mentioned agencies. Assists in educating and assisting the case managers regarding affordable, accessible housing services for LTSS members. This job is remote but will have occasional travel to nursing facilities and hospitals, must live in Southwest Virginia or be willing to relocate. 1 - 3 years' experience in community outreach or customer service required. 1 - 3 years' experience in assisting older adults, the elderly, and persons with disabilities to secure accessible, affordable housing required. 1 - 3 years' experience working with low-income housing providers to develop accessible and affordable housing for older adults, elderly, and persons with disabilities required.

• High School Grad or Equivalent

• Customer Service 1 year

• Time Management
• Speaking
• Social Perceptiveness
• Communication