Foster Care, Care Coordinator - Field Based in Sedgwick, Harvey, Butler, Sumner Counties, KS
UnitedHealthcare
Newton, MA
21 days ago
$28.61 - $56.06
Job Description
Join UnitedHealthcare as a Foster Care Coordinator, where you'll make a meaningful impact on the lives of children in the foster care system. This field-based role involves developing individualized care strategies and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure quality support for youth with complex needs.
Key Responsibilities
Assess, plan and implement care strategies for children and youth in foster care
Identify, initiate, coordinate, and monitor referrals for services
Manage care plans as a single point of contact
Communicate health-related information to stakeholders for coordinated care
Advocate for children, youth, and families
Provide trauma-informed education to members and caregivers
Coordinate with child welfare and juvenile justice systems
Coordinate additional services for children and families
Required Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology or related human services area
Unrestricted, independent licensure as a Registered Nurse
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 region to visit Medicaid members in foster homes and/or other settings
Access to reliable transportation & valid US driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
Licensed Social Worker or clinical degree
Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
Experience with electronic charting
Experience with arranging community resources
Benefits & Perks
$3,000 sign-on bonus for external applicantsComprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution