The Marketing Specialist will contribute ideas for identifying new referral sources, as well as, identify referral sources within their territory of responsibility whose mission and needs are focused on the frail adult and their Managed Long|Term Care (MLTCP) / Medicaid Advantage Plus (MAP) needs. The Marketing Specialist I involves marketing and developing referral relationships with the goal of keeping the Company and their Partners highly visible as an option for long|term care delivery. This position reports to the Marketing Manager and covers a territory throughout NYC and surrounding counties (the five boroughs, Westchester and Nassau) as needed. Occasional overtime and weekend hours may be required. Continuously manages a broad base of agencies, services and professionals as referral sources. Responsible for scouting new providers and referral sources, while meeting departmental guidelines. -Must meet monthly referral goal per department guidelines. This includes: Obtaining weekly designated Licensed Home Care Services Agencies (LHCSA), Certified Home Health Agency (CHHA), Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORC) and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) referrals. Reviewing and tracking potential referral sources (such as Social Workers or Clinics). Following-up with internal staff for potential referrals and/or sources; Assist with the research and identification of organizations in assigned geographic area that provide health and social services to the frail adult population. Coordinate presentations independently and without prompting for internal and external management. Track and reports on referral sources as needed. Discern cultural differences and needs of assigned communities. Additional duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Field or sales background and experience working with minimal supervision Driver’s License and ability to travel within the service area Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare and/or Managed Long Term Care (MLTC) product lines and understanding of the values of Integrated Care Associate's Degree or higher in Marketing Business or health related-field. Bilingual Please note: Since we care so greatly about our employees' and members' wellbeing, Healthfirst is moving to an environment where our employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective new team member, you must be fully vaccinated with a CDC/FDA approved COVID-19 shot(s) to work in our offices. If you are selected to interview for this role, we will explain our vaccination policy in further detail and ensure you are comfortable moving forward with this company policy. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disability Act or a similar law and want a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to careers@Healthfirst.org or calling 212-519-1798 . In your email please include a description of the accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a position within Healthfirst Management Services will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with Healthfirst Management Services. EEO Law Poster and Supplement All hiring and recruitment at Healthfirst is transacted with a valid “@healthfirst.org” email address only or from a recruitment firm representing our Company. Any recruitment firm representing Healthfirst will readily provide you with the name and contact information of the recruiting professional representing the opportunity you are inquiring about. If you receive a communication from a sender whose domain is not @healthfirst.org, or not one of our recruitment partners, please be aware that those communications are not coming from or authorized by Healthfirst. Healthfirst will never ask you for money during the recruitment or onboarding process.