Community Health Navigator Consultant Helping Communities Prepare for the 2027 Medicaid Changes Organization: Voice Up Publishing, Inc. Position Type: Independent Consultant (1099) Work Location: 100% Remote with Local Community Engagement Compensation: $35.00 $50.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience Time Commitment: Up to 8 hours per month Help Your Community Stay Connected to Healthcare Beginning in 2027, millions of Americans may experience changes to their Medicaid eligibility, enrollment, or healthcare coverage. Many individuals will not learn about these changes until they begin experiencing interruptions in care. Voice Up believes that information changes lives when it reaches people early, clearly, and through organizations they already know and trust. We are building a nationwide network of Community Health Navigator Consultants who will help educate communities, strengthen local partnerships, and connect individuals with trusted Medicaid resources before these changes affect their access to care. If you have a heart for serving others and enjoy connecting people with resources that improve their lives, we invite you to join this important initiative. We Especially Encourage Applications From: Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) Pastors and Ministry Leaders Public Health Professionals Nurses Physicians Behavioral Health Professionals Counselors Psychologists Community Health Workers Educators Healthcare Administrators Public Policy Professionals Nonprofit Leaders Communications Professionals Business Professionals Graduate and Doctoral Students with relevant experience A Special Invitation to Pastors Churches are often among the most trusted organizations within a community. As a pastor or ministry leader, you are uniquely positioned to help individuals and families receive reliable healthcare information before they experience disruptions in care. Your leadership can help connect people with trusted community resources while demonstrating compassion through practical service. A Special Invitation to Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) LCSWs understand the connection between behavioral health, social determinants of health, and access to healthcare services. Your expertise in advocacy, resource navigation, and community engagement makes you exceptionally qualified to help individuals understand Medicaid changes and connect them with appropriate support systems. Primary Responsibilities Community Health Navigator Consultants will: Build partnerships with hospitals, community health centers, behavioral health organizations, free clinics, schools, colleges, universities, libraries, food pantries, nonprofit agencies, faith-based organizations, and other trusted community partners. Deliver educational presentations explaining the upcoming Medicaid changes using clear, easy-to-understand language. Promote Voice Up's Know Check Act framework to encourage proactive healthcare planning. Represent Voice Up at health fairs, community events, educational workshops, and public awareness campaigns. Connect community members with official Medicaid offices, enrollment resources, healthcare providers, and local support organizations. Answer questions and help individuals locate trusted healthcare information. Gather community feedback to improve educational materials and outreach efforts. Document outreach activities and measurable community impact through concise monthly reporting. Participate in consultant meetings and ongoing professional development. Professional Development Voice Up provides training in: Medicaid policy fundamentals Community resource navigation Health communication Community engagement strategies Public speaking Partnership development Leadership development Program evaluation Community impact reporting No previous Medicaid experience is required. Training and ongoing support are provided. Compensation Compensation is based on education, experience, certifications, and demonstrated expertise. Employment Status: Independent Consultant (1099) Flexible Schedule: Consultants establish their own schedules in coordination with Voice Up and participating community partners. Why Join Voice Up? Every conversation has the potential to help someone maintain access to healthcare, better understand their benefits, or connect with essential services before challenges arise. As a Community Health Navigator Consultant, you will become part of a growing national initiative focused on improving health literacy, strengthening local partnerships, and helping communities prepare for the 2027 Medicaid changes. Whether your calling is healthcare, behavioral health, ministry, education, or community leadership, your voice can make a meaningful difference. Join Voice Up and help transform information into action, uncertainty into confidence, and communities into stronger, healthier places one conversation at a time. 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