Awarded a Healthiest Employer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona aims to fulfill its mission to inspire health and make it easy. AZ Blue offers a variety of health insurance products and services to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and small and large businesses as well as providing information and tools to help individuals make better health decisions.
At AZ Blue, we have a hybrid workforce strategy, called Workability, that offers flexibility with how and where employees work. Our positions are classified as hybrid, onsite or remote. While the majority of our employees are hybrid, the following classifications drive our current minimum onsite requirements:
Hybrid People Leaders: must reside in AZ, required to be onsite at least twice per week
Hybrid Individual Contributors: must reside in AZ, unless otherwise cited within this posting, required to be onsite at least once per week
Hybrid 2 (Operational Roles such as but not limited to: Customer Service, Claims Processors, and Correspondence positions): must reside in AZ, unless otherwise cited within this posting, required to be onsite at least once per month
Onsite: daily onsite requirement based on the essential functions of the job
Remote: not held to onsite requirements, however, leadership can request presence onsite for business reasons including but not limited to staff meetings, one-on-ones, training, and team building
Please note that onsite requirements may change in the future, based on business need, and job responsibilities. Most employees should expect onsite requirements and at a minimum of once per week.
This position is remote within the state of AZ only. This remote work opportunity requires residency, and work to be performed, within the State of Arizona
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Member and Veteran Liaison is responsible for connecting with and advocating for members, families, and communities. Key responsibilities include working directly with members and families to identify concerns and remove barriers that affect service delivery or member satisfaction, educating members and communities on the availability of resources, building partnerships with providers, community-based organizations, and key stakeholders, and assessing services with the use of stratified data and outcome measures. This position is focused on advocating for our members and communities through a population health lens.
This position also serves as the Veteran Liaison Key Staff Position. As the Veteran Liaison, this position supports the veteran population and facilitates coordination between the health plan, AHCCCS, and key stakeholders to improve services for veterans and their families.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Work Experience
2 years of experience working directly with clients in a clinical or community-based setting
Experience in military, veteran services, or other related professions
Required Education
High-School Diploma or GED in general field of study
Required Licenses
N/A
Required Certifications
N/A
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Work Experience
N/A
Preferred Education
N/A
Preferred Licenses
N/A
Preferred Certifications
Certified as a Community Health Worker or Community Health Representative
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Member Liaison Functions
Oversees the organization’s advocacy program for members and families, which includes advocating for services that are trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and person-centered
Communicates and collaborates with members and families to identify concerns and remove barriers that affect service delivery or member satisfaction
Facilitates member-facing and community forums, such as the Member Advocacy Council and member focus groups, to promote available resources, reduce stigma, and increase the value of lived experience
Collaborates with providers, community-based organizations, and key stakeholders, including AHCCCS Office of Human Rights and the Independent Oversight Committee (IOC), to promote recovery, resiliency, and wellness
Functions closely with the Office of Individual and Family Affairs (OIFA) team, Community Outreach team, and other departments, such as Member Services and the Clinical teams to support members
Attends various internal and external meetings focused on members and families
Monitors and analyzes outcome data and performance measures specific to members and families, which includes the analysis of Race, Ethnicity and Language (REaL) data, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) data, and other demographic data. Data trends and outcomes may be reported on though monthly close deck slides, deliverables, committee meetings, AHCCCS meetings, etc.
Veteran Liaison Functions
Manage existing programs and develop new initiatives aimed at reducing stigma and enhancing services for veterans and their families
Advocate for veteran services that are trauma-informed, supportive, recovery-oriented, and person-centered
Engage in community-based events and initiatives that support veterans, including staffing outreach tables and providing program information
Share information about the AHCCCS-Approved Statewide Veteran Resource Provider with members and families
Collaborate with AHCCCS, the AHCCCS-Approved Statewide Veteran Resource Provider, Veterans Affairs, key stakeholders, and community organizations to provide care and support for service members, veterans, and families
Deliver trainings to providers and community partners related to serving veterans
Collect, monitor, and report on data relating to our veteran population. Data trends and outcomes may be reported on though monthly close deck slides, deliverables, committee meetings, AHCCCS meetings, etc.
General Requirements
This position must reside in the state of Arizona
As some travel is required with this role, the employee must have a Valid Arizona Driver’s license
Perform all other duties as assigned
The position requires a full-time work schedule. Full-time is defined as working at least 40 hours per week, plus any additional hours as requested or as needed to meet business requirements
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Required Job Skills
Knowledge of the Arizona health care system, behavioral health services, and crisis services
Knowledge and experience in working with veterans and families
Knowledge of and experience in applying a whole-person health framework to programs
Experience in collecting, monitoring, and analyzing data
Strong communication skills, both verbal and in writing
Ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple projects
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Required Professional Competencies
Experience in working directly with individuals, either in a clinical or community-based setting
Experience in building and strengthening partnerships with providers, community-based organizations, and key stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of team
Required Leadership Experience and Competencies
N/A
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
Preferred Job Skills
N/A
Preferred Professional Competencies
N/A
Preferred Leadership Experience and Competencies
N/A
Our Commitment
AZ Blue does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected group.
Thank you for your interest in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. For more information on our company, see azblue.com. If interested in this position, please apply.