Wider Circle is looking for a Bilingual Area Manager in Montgomery County, MD to join our circle and play a vital role in running Connect for Life, our groundbreaking program that connects neighbors for better health, empowering them to live longer, healthier lives while finding joy in one another’s company. The successful candidate will radiate confidence while being a gracious host, skillfully switching between facilitation and operations management. If you are passionate about serving your community and love diving into operational and organizational complexities, then come join a veteran team backed by blue-chip investors in our movement to battle healthcare inequity.

Company Overview

At Wider Circle, we believe that everyone deserves to be healthy. That’s why we’re setting out to solve the last mile of healthcare by building neighborhood groups that empower members to motivate and support each other to get the care they need when and where they need it. We partner with health plans and physician groups in neighborhoods nationwide to provide fun and educational in-person and virtual programs for members who share similar interests and life experiences. These programs create a trusted community support network essential to managing better health. Wider Circle is proud to bring its unique programs to more than 320 communities nationwide in 5 different languages.

Immerse yourself in our LOVE, LEARN, GROW culture, where the ethos of making a profound impact, fostering respect, and nurturing career development reign supreme. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and policies meticulously crafted to uphold our unwavering commitment to our internal team and the communities we proudly serve. Join us in shaping healthier futures and embracing boundless personal and collective growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

Wider Circle’s Area Manager will be responsible for implementing and managing Medicaid programs as outlined by the Implementation and Leadership teams - including developing, implementing, and maintaining documentation to support daily operations, managing a team of field operators, and other duties as necessary to ensure compliance with Medicaid contracts in the DMV area.

Successful candidates must possess exceptional operational and organizational skills, as well as the ability to successfully handle multiple projects at a time. This role aims to ensure on-the-ground operational support for the Connect For Life program and improve program execution statewide.

• You will support Community Engagement Specialists and Leads as they run the Connect For Life program, using a curriculum developed by Wider Circle to build trust, promote healthy behaviors, and engage with their community.
• You will organize onboarding and on-the-job training for community engagement specialists and leads, both in the classroom and in the field.
• You will help plan and host virtual and in-person events for members, fostering relationships with and between members to help encourage positive health actions.
• You will work with Community Engagement Specialists and Leads to contact members to check in on them and encourage participation in community-based events and other small and large group activities.
• You will create partnerships with local community-based organizations to bring additional services to our members’ attention.
• You will record details of your interactions with members on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
• You will help Community Engagement Specialists, and Leads identify members who are natural leaders who can serve as Wider Circle Ambassadors to help connect with other members and organize community meetings.
• You will connect with prospective members and develop individualized plans for them to take positive health actions.
• You will serve as a liaison, connecting members to their health plans and each other.
• You will hold yourself and your field team accountable for achieving engagement and growth goals, monitoring the success of the program by tracking attendance, feedback, and other operational metrics.
• You will be the first line of defense in helping Community Engagement Specialists and Leads solve their daily needs - scheduling/event needs, technical issues, etc.
• You will scout for, recruit, and onboard field staff, including planning and delivering training in the form of educational programs and support groups.
• You will analyze operations to identify inefficiencies, helping to plan and implement initiatives to improve operations.
• You will maintain schedules of field staff availability and manage hours and payroll.

• Associate degree in management, healthcare-related field, or equivalent experience of at least 2 years
• 4-5 years of experience in operations and management within a healthcare setting (health plan, managed care organization, etc.)
• Volunteer experience
• Medicaid experience a plus
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• History of strong team-building skills, including recruiting and developing a team
• Communicate effectively with diverse populations
• Exceptional working knowledge of GSuite, Salesforce, and reporting databases
• Travel statewide
• Bilingual in Spanish

As a venture-backed company, Wider Circle offers competitive compensation including:

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Disability Benefits
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Training and Development
• Salary: $60,000-$65,000

And most importantly, an opportunity to make the world a better place!

Wider Circle is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion supports our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. We believe in empowering people and valuing their differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law.

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Wider Circle is always looking for talented Community Engagement Specialists to join our circle and play a vital role in running Connect for Life, our groundbreaking program that connects neighbors for better health, empowering them to live longer, healthier lives while finding joy in one another’s company. The successful candidate will radiate confidence and empathy, establish trust with our members, and skillfully switch between group and one-on-one interactions. They will tirelessly utilize any means necessary to connect and engage with members, including in-person group events, one-one home visits, and telephone outreach. If you are passionate about serving your community and enjoy making connections, then come join us in our movement to battle healthcare inequity.

Responsibilities

Program Leadership: 

• Lead the Connect For Life program, utilizing Wider Circle's developed curriculum to build trust and promote health.  
• This means leading events, virtual and in person and creating a community of connected members. Members should, under your leadership, connect with each other, attend events frequently and support each other.

Event Planning and Hosting: 

• Strategically plan, and host virtual and in-person events to foster relationships among members and contribute to positive wellness outcomes.
•  Planning includes venue search, prep, and outreach to members to confirm their attendance to your events. 

Member Engagement:

•  Proactively contact members, ensuring participation in Chapter events and various group activities, conducting one-on-one home visits, and facilitating monthly engagement.
• Meet monthly requirements as it relates to member engagement, member attendance and helping members solve care needs. 

Documentation: 

• Record member interactions ( all member outreach, attendance, and attempts to contact members) for effective tracking and reporting through wider circles online digital systems in a timely manner. 

Leadership Identification: 

• Identify natural leaders within the community and invite them to serve as Wider Circle Ambassadors, enhancing member connections and event coordination. Ambassadors help support and grow communities, while encouraging a sense of purpose with our members. 

Prospective Member Outreach: 

• Connect with potential members, developing personalized plans to enroll them in the Connect For Life program. This could be via phone, 1:1 in person engagement or at events. 

Liaison and Partnerships: 

• Serve as a liaison, connecting members to their health plans and to each other. Support members in needs as it relates to helping them with health care services, doctor appointments or assisting them in closing care gaps. 

Accountability:

•  Hold yourself accountable for achieving membership engagement and growth goals, monitoring success through metrics such as attendance, feedback, and other relevant data.
• Manage your time and ability to track and report out on hours worked in a remote

Additional Responsibilities: These may be required based on your location and company need.

• Home Canvassing: Conduct in-home visits to, meet with members that you are unable to reach or to meet with them to review member needs and encouragement to get them to events. 

Physical Demands:

To successfully execute their role, Community Engagement Specialists and Leads must be able to perform the following essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Engagement personnel will be regularly required to:

• Safely and consistently drive to public places up to 30 miles away from their home
• Frequently carry up to 30 pounds of supplies
• Frequently stand and comfortably speak publically, including projecting their voice in indoor and outdoor spaces in front of groups
• Routinely sit, stand, and walk to allow the team member to interact with members for the duration of each event effectively
• Ability to see and hear well enough to interact with members by phone and in-person and respond to member questions
• Ability to use a computer to view, enter and update information in different systems
• Effectively communicate with members in person or virtually

• Team Player: Able to work well with others, contribute to a positive environment, and provide leadership when needed.
• Proactive: Take the lead on community engagement initiatives with minimal direction.
• Adaptable: Comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment, and eager to learn and grow.
• Experience: 3+ years in community outreach, teaching, or facilitation. Healthcare experience is a plus.
• Education: Associate's degree preferred; 5+ years of relevant experience may be considered instead of a degree.
• Community Building: Experience creating or supporting a community of 500+ members.
• Organizational Skills: Able to prioritize tasks, stay organized, and follow through on commitments.
• Tech Savvy: Comfortable using web-based and app-based systems.
• Independent Worker: Able to manage tasks and responsibilities in a remote environment with little supervision.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation for home visits, willing to travel 20-50 miles.
• Flexible Schedule: Available to work outside regular business hours when needed.
• Drug-Free Commitment: Willingness to complete pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate about helping others and building relationships.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Outgoing, positive, and able to engage people in person and virtually.
• Strong networking and leadership skills, with experience guiding peers.

Take a look at a day in the life of a Community Engagement Associate:

https://youtu.be/51ZFqDgtLxA

https://youtu.be/raXuSCPMZaU

• pay is commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to grow with the company
• Full-time hours available
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity to make the world a better place
• This is a contract position

Wider Circle is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion supports our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. We believe in empowering people and valuing their differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law.

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Wider Circle is seeking passionate individuals to participate in our Peer Calling campaign. Do you love talking to people? Do you have at least four hours per day during the week? Are you Medicare-eligible? Would you like to earn extra money? If so, contact us about joining our Circle!

At Wider Circle, we connect neighbors for better health. Wider Circle's groundbreaking Connect for Life® program brings neighbors together in-person and online for health, wellness, and social activities that improve mental and physical health. We create webs of community circles by employing local and culturally competent engagement specialists whose hands-on approach to forming trusted circles is informed by a sophisticated analytics platform. We are on a mission to make the world a better place for older adults and disadvantaged communities.

*AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply!*

Responsibilities:

• You will maintain a consistent level of productivity, enthusiasm, and energy while making daily outbound calls.
• You will master the details of campaign workflows and scripts while developing a conversational style that highlights your personality and leads to great conversations.
• You will effectively engage with members during calls.
• You will enter and update member information and notate conversations in our call system.
• You will maintain a positive, professional attitude when dealing with health plan members.

• You have experience being a member of a Medicare Advantage Plan.
• You have a passion for helping people and serving others.
• You have a flexible schedule, with the ability to work a minimum of two hours during the day.
• You have strong people skills and are comfortable on the phone with others.
• You can work independently, maintaining a consistent work ethic in a remote work environment with little oversight.
• You are committed to a drug-free workplace and ready for pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.
• Are In the PT or MT time zones

• $16/hour
• Flexible schedule
• This is a contract position

And most importantly, an opportunity to make the world a better place

Wider Circle is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity and inclusion supports our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. We believe in empowering people and valuing their differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law.

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Wider Circle is looking for a Community Engagement Specialist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to join our circle and play a vital role in running Connect for Life, our groundbreaking program that connects neighbors for better health, empowering them to live longer, healthier lives while finding joy in one another’s company. The successful candidate will radiate confidence and empathy, establish trust with our members, and skillfully switch between group and one-on-one interactions. They will tirelessly utilize any means necessary to connect and engage with members, including in-person group events, one-one home visits, and telephone outreach. If you are passionate about serving your community and enjoy making connections, then come join us in our movement to battle healthcare inequity.

Responsibilities

Program Leadership: 

• Lead the Connect For Life program, utilizing Wider Circle's developed curriculum to build trust and promote health.  
• This means leading events, virtual and in person and creating a community of connected members. Members should, under your leadership, connect with each other, attend events frequently and support each other.

Event Planning and Hosting: 

• Strategically plan, and host virtual and in-person events to foster relationships among members and contribute to positive wellness outcomes.
•  Planning includes venue search, prep, and outreach to members to confirm their attendance to your events. 

Member Engagement:

•  Proactively contact members, ensuring participation in Chapter events and various group activities, conducting one-on-one home visits, and facilitating monthly engagement.
• Meet monthly requirements as it relates to member engagement, member attendance and helping members solve care needs. 

Documentation: 

• Record member interactions ( all member outreach, attendance, and attempts to contact members) for effective tracking and reporting through wider circles online digital systems in a timely manner. 

Leadership Identification: 

• Identify natural leaders within the community and invite them to serve as Wider Circle Ambassadors, enhancing member connections and event coordination. Ambassadors help support and grow communities, while encouraging a sense of purpose with our members. 

Prospective Member Outreach: 

• Connect with potential members, developing personalized plans to enroll them in the Connect For Life program. This could be via phone, 1:1 in person engagement or at events. 

Liaison and Partnerships: 

• Serve as a liaison, connecting members to their health plans and to each other. Support members in needs as it relates to helping them with health care services, doctor appointments or assisting them in closing care gaps. 

Accountability:

•  Hold yourself accountable for achieving membership engagement and growth goals, monitoring success through metrics such as attendance, feedback, and other relevant data.
• Manage your time and ability to track and report out on hours worked in a remote

Additional Responsibilities: These may be required based on your location and company need.

• Home Canvassing: Conduct in-home visits to, meet with members that you are unable to reach or to meet with them to review member needs and encouragement to get them to events. 

Physical Demands:

To successfully execute their role, Community Engagement Specialists and Leads must be able to perform the following essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Engagement personnel will be regularly required to:

• Safely and consistently drive to public places up to 30 miles away from their home
• Frequently carry up to 30 pounds of supplies
• Frequently stand and comfortably speak publically, including projecting their voice in indoor and outdoor spaces in front of groups
• Routinely sit, stand, and walk to allow the team member to interact with members for the duration of each event effectively
• Ability to see and hear well enough to interact with members by phone and in-person and respond to member questions
• Ability to use a computer to view, enter and update information in different systems
• Effectively communicate with members in person or virtually

• Team Player: Able to work well with others, contribute to a positive environment, and provide leadership when needed.
• Proactive: Take the lead on community engagement initiatives with minimal direction.
• Adaptable: Comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment, and eager to learn and grow.
• Experience: 3+ years in community outreach, teaching, or facilitation. Healthcare experience is a plus.
• Education: Associate's degree preferred; 5+ years of relevant experience may be considered instead of a degree.
• Community Building: Experience creating or supporting a community of 500+ members.
• Organizational Skills: Able to prioritize tasks, stay organized, and follow through on commitments.
• Tech Savvy: Comfortable using web-based and app-based systems.
• Independent Worker: Able to manage tasks and responsibilities in a remote environment with little supervision.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation for home visits, willing to travel 20-50 miles.
• Flexible Schedule: Available to work outside regular business hours when needed.
• Drug-Free Commitment: Willingness to complete pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate about helping others and building relationships.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Outgoing, positive, and able to engage people in person and virtually.
• Strong networking and leadership skills, with experience guiding peers.

Take a look at a day in the life of a Community Engagement Associate:

https://youtu.be/51ZFqDgtLxA

https://youtu.be/raXuSCPMZaU

• Starting at $19-22 p/hr- pay is commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to grow with the company
• Full-time hours available
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity to make the world a better place
• This is a contract position

Wider Circle is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion supports our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. We believe in empowering people and valuing their differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law.

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Wider Circle, a Silicon Valley healthcare start-up, is committed to improving health outcomes and fostering a sense of purpose for community members. We are looking for a dynamic Community Engagement Lead (CEL) to drive our mission forward through the Connect for Life program. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by building strong connections, promoting wellness, and supporting community health.

As a CEL, you will be a trusted leader who creates lasting relationships among our members, helping them navigate their health plans, connect with others, and thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Leadership:

• Lead the Connect for Life program using our curriculum to build trust and improve health outcomes.

• Host virtual and in-person events that bring members together, ensuring they engage regularly and support one another.
• Provide leadership to peers and assist your manager in guiding the team as needed.

Event Planning & Hosting:

• Plan and host community-building events, coordinating logistics, member outreach, and venue selection.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure successful event execution and support peers with their event needs.

Member Engagement:

• Proactively engage with members through one-on-one home visits, phone calls, and community events to ensure participation and build lasting relationships.
• Meet monthly engagement goals and assist members in resolving healthcare needs.

Documentation:

• Record all member interactions, outreach, and attendance in Wider Circle’s digital system for effective tracking and reporting.

Leadership Identification:

• Identify and mentor community members as potential Wider Circle Ambassadors to support event coordination and strengthen member connections.

Prospective Member Outreach:

• Reach out to potential members through phone, in-person engagement, or events, developing personalized plans to enroll them in theConnect-for-Life program.

Liaison & Partnerships:

• Act as a bridge between members, their healthcare providers, and local organizations, helping them access additional services and close care gaps.
• Build partnerships with community-based organizations to expand resources for members.

Accountability:

• Achieve member engagement and growth targets, tracking success through attendance, feedback, and other metrics.
• Assist your manager by supporting Community Engagement Specialists (CES) in their roles, including training and shadowing as needed.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Conduct home visits to engage with hard-to-reach members and encourage their participation in events.
• Maintain reliable transportation and the ability to travel up to 50 miles to member homes.

Physical Demands:

To successfully fulfill this role, you must be able to perform the following essential functions:

• Safely and consistently drive to public places up to 30 miles away from your home.
• Frequently carry up to 30 pounds of supplies.
• Comfortably stand and speak publicly, projecting your voice in indoor and outdoor spaces.
• Sit, stand, and walk routinely during events to interact effectively with members.
• See and hear well enough to interact with members in person or by phone and respond to member questions.
• Use a computer to view, enter, and update information in different systems.
• Effectively communicate with members in person or virtually.

• A passion for working with Medicaid/Medicare/DSNP populations and a commitment to creating strong, supportive communities.

• 3+ years of relevant experience in community outreach, teaching, facilitation, or volunteer work, with healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to engage and inspire diverse community members.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with leadership qualities.
• Experience leading or supporting community programs with 500+ members.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting, with exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
• Reliable transportation and flexibility for after-hours and weekend work.

Preferred Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor; experience can be in lieu of education
• Healthcare experience
• Case Management experience

Commitment to a drug-free workplace, with readiness for pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

Join us in this exciting opportunity to be a driving force for health, connection, and community in a rapidly growing organization.

Apply today to Learn, Love, and Grow with us!

• $21.00-$23.00 per hour commensurate with experience
• Job level incentives

• Opportunity to grow with the company

• Flexible schedule

• Opportunity to work with neglected populations; make the world a better place

• Contract position with opportunity to convert after 90 days

Wider Circle is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity and inclusion supports our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. We believe in empowering people and valuing their differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law.

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Wider Circle is looking for a Community Health Engagement Associate in Columbia, SC to join our circle and play a vital role in running Connect for Life, our groundbreaking program that connects neighbors for better health, empowering them to live longer, healthier lives while finding joy in one another’s company. The successful candidate will radiate confidence and empathy, establish trust with our members, and skillfully switch between group and one-on-one interactions. They will tirelessly utilize any means necessary to connect and engage with members, including in-person group events, one-on-one home visits, and telephone outreach. If you are passionate about serving your community and enjoy making connections, then come join us in our movement to battle healthcare inequity.

Company Overview

At Wider Circle, we believe that everyone deserves to be healthy. That’s why we’re setting out to solve the last mile of healthcare by building neighborhood groups that empower members to motivate and support each other to get the care they need when and where they need it. We partner with health plans and physician groups in neighborhoods nationwide to provide fun and educational in-person and virtual programs for members who share similar interests and life experiences. These programs create a trusted community support network essential to managing better health. Wider Circle is proud to bring its unique programs to more than 320 communities nationwide in 5 different languages.

Immerse yourself in our LOVE, LEARN, GROW culture, where the ethos of making a profound impact, fostering respect, and nurturing career development reign supreme. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and policies meticulously crafted to uphold our unwavering commitment to our internal team and the communities we proudly serve. Join us in shaping healthier futures and embracing boundless personal and collective growth opportunities.

*AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply!*

Responsibilities

You will lead the Wider Circle Medicaid program in your assigned area, using the Wider Circle-developed curriculum to build trust, promote health, and encourage positive health actions.

• You will plan, advertise, and host virtual and in-person events for members, all to foster relationships with and between members.
• You will create partnerships with local community-based organizations that provide resources for members.
• You will enroll prospective members into the Wider Circle Medicaid program and hold yourself accountable for achieving membership engagement, growth goals, and other metrics such as attendance and feedback.
• You will connect with members to develop individualized plans for their success in the Wider Circle Medicaid program.
• You will serve as a liaison between the member’s health plan and the member.
• You will utilize Salesforce and other cloud-based tools to record member interactions and metrics.

Physical Demands:

To successfully execute their role, Community Engagement Specialists and Leads must be able to perform the following essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Engagement personnel will be regularly required to:

• Safely and consistently drive to public places up to 30 miles away from their home
• Frequently carry up to 30 pounds of supplies
• Frequently stand and comfortably speak publically, including projecting their voice in indoor and outdoor spaces in front of groups.
• Routinely sit, stand, and walk to allow the team members to interact with members for the duration of each event effectively.
• Ability to see and hear well enough to interact with members by phone and in person and respond to member questions
• Ability to use a computer to view, enter, and update information in different systems
• Effectively communicate with members in person or virtual.

You have a strong passion for helping and serving others.

• You understand the socioeconomic and public health challenges facing disenfranchised people, especially in your community.
• You have 3+ years of relevant community outreach, teaching, facilitation, or volunteer experience.
• You have excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal, and are comfortable speaking to groups of any size.
• You have project management and/or event planning experience.
• You prefer to work autonomously with little to no supervision.
• You have a flexible schedule (outside of business hours) and reliable transportation when necessary.

Preferred Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor; experience can be in lieu of education
• Healthcare experience
• Case Management experience

 Join Wider Circle in our mission to build healthier and more connected communities.

Apply today to Learn, Love, and Grow with us!

• $17.34-$18.65 per hour commensurate with experience
• Job level incentives

• Opportunity to grow with the company

• Flexible schedule

• Opportunity to work with neglected populations; make the world a better place

• Contract position with opportunity to convert after 90 days

Wider Circle is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity and inclusion supports our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. We believe in empowering people and valuing their differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law.

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Wider Circle is looking for a Community Engagement Specialist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to join our circle and play a vital role in running Connect for Life, our groundbreaking program that connects neighbors for better health, empowering them to live longer, healthier lives while finding joy in one another’s company. The successful candidate will radiate confidence and empathy, establish trust with our members, and skillfully switch between group and one-on-one interactions. They will tirelessly utilize any means necessary to connect and engage with members, including in-person group events, one-one home visits, and telephone outreach. If you are passionate about serving your community and enjoy making connections, then come join us in our movement to battle healthcare inequity.

Responsibilities

• You will lead the Connect For Life program, using Wider Circle's developed curriculum to build trust, promote health, and encourage movement.
• You will plan, advertise, and host virtual and in-person events for members, fostering relationships with and between members to help encourage wellness outcomes.
• You will reach out to members to check in on them and encourage participation in Chapter events and other small and large group activities, ensuring members engage with us every month.
• You will canvass members in their homes to review benefits and provide an overview of resources available through their health plan.
• You will record details of your interactions with members on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
• You will identify members who are natural leaders and invite them to serve as Wider Circle Ambassadors who will help you connect with members and run events.
• You will connect with prospective members and develop individualized plans to enroll them in the Connect For Life program.
• You will serve as a liaison, connecting members to their health plans and each other.
• You will create partnerships with local community-based organizations to bring additional services to our members’ attention.
• You will hold yourself accountable for achieving membership engagement and growth goals and monitor the success of your efforts by tracking attendance, feedback, and other metrics.

Physical Demands:

To successfully execute their role, Community Engagement Specialists and Leads must be able to perform the following essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Engagement personnel will be regularly required to:

• Safely and consistently drive to public places up to 30 miles away from their home
• Frequently carry up to 30 pounds of supplies
• Frequently stand and comfortably speak publically, including projecting their voice in indoor and outdoor spaces in front of groups
• Routinely sit, stand, and walk to allow the team member to interact with members for the duration of each event effectively
• Ability to see and hear well enough to interact with members by phone and in-person and respond to member questions
• Ability to use a computer to view, enter and update information in different systems
• Effectively communicate with members in person or virtually

• You have a passion for helping people and serving others.
• You understand the socio-economic and public health challenges facing disenfranchised people,
• You have 3+ years of relevant community outreach, teaching, facilitation, or volunteer experience; healthcare experience
• You have a high school diploma or GED; a bachelor's or associates degree preferred
• You have excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal, and are comfortable speaking one-on-one and to larger groups.
• You have an outgoing personality and unwavering, positive attitude, with the ability to comfortably engage with others in person and via video conference or phone.
• You love building relationships and networking and have a knack for motivating and influencing different types of people.
• You are great at organizing, prioritizing, and following through on commitments. You thrive when everything is in the right place, and you’ve checked all the tasks off your list.
• You have strong computer skills and the ability to navigate web-based and app-based systems.
• You can work independently in a remote work environment with little oversight.
• You have reliable transportation and are comfortable traveling to members’ homes.
• Willing to commute 20-50 miles
• You have a flexible schedule and can work outside of regular business hours when necessary.
• You are committed to a drug-free workplace and ready for pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.

Take a look at a day in the life of a Community Engagement Associate:

https://youtu.be/51ZFqDgtLxA

https://youtu.be/raXuSCPMZaU

• Starting at $19-22 p/hr- pay is commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to grow with the company
• Full-time hours available
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity to make the world a better place
• This is a contract position

Wider Circle is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion supports our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. We believe in empowering people and valuing their differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law.

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Top Five Skills

Connects with the Mission

Wider Circle’s mission should be a significant factor in this person’s desire to consider the position. The right candidate will be a values-driven individual who immediately aligns with Wider Circle’s values, connects and compliments teammates, and demonstrates the appropriate passion within their own life.

Flexibility

Wider Circle is known for their consistency, passion, and flexibility to respond to member and customer needs. Candidates should prefer the types of processes, team dynamics, and velocity to thrive in this type of dynamic environment to address these evolving needs.

Seasoned Senior Developer

The candidate should have 8+ years of prior software development and architecture experience. They should be familiar working for a company and team of similar size, at a similar point in the company’s trajectory. They must be comfortable executing successfully on internal and external projects and pilots. They should have experience working with, mentoring, and/or leading a remote and geographically distributed team that includes offshore developers. They should be familiar with the end-to-end recruiting process of screening, interviewing, and onboarding the right resources in order to expand their teams. They should also be seasoned communicators, who are comfortable collaborating not only with internal tech team members, but also internal stakeholders in different parts of the organization, and third-party vendors and partners as well.

Breadth of Technical Knowledge

In order to effectively design and build software solutions, the candidate needs extensive back-end expertise, including support for both web and mobile front-ends. They should be fluent with platforms and languages such as NodeJS, Java, Amazon AWS, and Twilio. They must be familiar with project management tools, agile methodologies, and squad organizational structures, as well as branching strategies, continuous integration, and automated test frameworks. They should be capable of creating back-end architectures that are both scalable and optimized for performance. They should be experienced with APIs and third-party integrations, and synchronizing data between systems. In addition to designing systems and mentoring others, they will also be expected to write their own code, perform code reviews, and manage source code repository branches. They should also be able to manage sprints and backlogs, lead software design and architecture discussions, and champion for internal tech debt improvements.

Been There, Done That Attitude

We are looking for someone who has a proven track record of transitioning and improving products in small/medium startups to support the company’s scale. They should have experience evaluating trade-offs on build vs. buy, and maintaining original tools vs. creating next-generation solutions. The candidate should have a knack for reducing bottlenecks and manual processes in order to streamline development, increase velocity, and deliver solutions on time or ahead of schedule. They should have the confidence to take on tough engineering tasks and projects in alignment with Product Management and senior leadership, but without the need for constant oversight. And finally, they should be interested in an eventual team lead career path.

Responsibilities

• Designing and leading implementation on our next-generation products
• Architect backend systems across product areas (e.g. designing an ingestion pipeline, deploying a multi-tenant Next JS/Express app to render pages on AWS, and automatically revalidate in response to queued webhook handlers) and to lead the implementation of these projects within our Engineering team
• Build products across our stack (using Typescript, Node, and more) that enable our customers to create their own differentiated user experiences online
• Guiding and mentoring internal and external staff augmentation engineers, in a remote, distributed environment
• Working with the Product and Engineering management to scope and execute items on the product roadmap, and ensure that solutions are delivered on time and on budget
• Participating in the complete software development lifecycle from requirement definitions to deployment
• Working with stakeholders to understand their needs requirements, and translate them into working features and products
• Helping to expand the team over time by interviewing and training onshore and outsourced vendors
• Collaborating with the lead architect and other developers on the system design and architecture
• Working in an agile environment, including sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and close coordination with squad leads

• 8+ years of senior software engineering experience working

• Demonstrated ability to complete projects on time and on budget
• Detailed knowledge of contributing and leading software teams using agile based methodologies
• Experience screening, interviewing, and training candidates to grow and improve the team over time
• Strong technical skills to in architecture, design, and implementation tradeoffs, including:
• Back-end experience with SQL databases
• Experience building web APIs and endpoints
• Familiarity with Node JS, Python, Java or other backend/scripting languages
• Familiarity with Salesforce a plus
• Experience with AWS services and security configurations
• Experience with messaging queues and message brokers
• Experience with Twilio or other telecommunications platforms
• Experience with geospatial (GIS) computations at scale
• Is comfortable with ambiguity, and defining software architecture patterns that solve customer pain points
• Has been bitten by enough deployment and maintenance issues in back-end systems to be opinionated on how they should be built
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization in a startup culture
• Experience with HIPAA compliance and security

Bonus

• If you’re an ex-founder
• If you’ve worked at an early-stage startup previously (Series A or earlier)
• If the startup that you worked at was based in SF, NYC, or LA
• Have experience with modern full-stack React frameworks like Next.js or Remix

As a venture-backed company, Wider Circle offers competitive compensation including:

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Disability Benefits
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Training and Development

And most importantly, an opportunity to make the world a better place!

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