Field Foster Care Coordinator - Sedgewick, Harvey, Butler, Sumner Counties, KS
UnitedHealthcare
Andover, KS
5 days ago
$28.61 - $56.06
Job Description
As a Field Foster Care Coordinator at UnitedHealthcare, you will leverage trauma-informed approaches to support children and youth in the foster care system. This role requires coordination of care strategies, advocacy, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to ensure access to necessary services. Your work will have a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable families in your community.
Key Responsibilities
Assess, plan and implement individualized care strategies for children and youth
Identify, initiate, coordinate, and monitor referrals for psychosocial, behavioral, and medical services
Manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care
Communicate with stakeholders to ensure quality coordinated care
Advocate for children, youth, and families within the healthcare system
Provide trauma-informed education to members and caregivers
Coordinate with child welfare and juvenile justice systems
Coordinate additional services including educational advocacy and early childhood intervention
Required Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology or related human services area
Unrestricted, independent licensure as a Registered Nurse
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Rehabilitation, Nursing, Psychology, Special Education, Gerontology, or related human services area
2+ years of experience working within the community health setting in a healthcare role
1+ years of experience working with multi-system children
1+ years of experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to travel in assigned regions to visit Medicaid members
Access to reliable transportation & valid US driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
Licensed Social Worker or clinical degree
Experience with electronic charting
Experience with arranging community resources
Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
Benefits & Perks
Paid Time Off and 8 Paid HolidaysMedical Plan options with Health Spending Account or Health Saving accountDental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance401(k) Savings Plan and Employee Stock Purchase PlanEducation ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramVoluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance)