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Foster Care, Care Coordinator - Field Based in Sedgwick, Harvey, Butler, Sumner Counties, KS

UnitedHealthcare

Haysville, KS
27 days ago
$23.70 - $46.35

Job Description

Join UnitedHealthcare as a Foster Care Coordinator to make a positive impact on the lives of children and youth in the foster care system. This field-based role involves assessing and coordinating individualized care strategies for children with complex needs, ensuring they receive the necessary support and services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess, plan and implement individualized care strategies for children and youth
  • Identify and coordinate referrals for psychosocial, behavioral, and medical services
  • Manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care
  • Communicate health-related information to stakeholders
  • Advocate for children, youth, and families
  • Provide trauma-informed and disorder-specific education
  • Coordinate with child welfare and juvenile justice systems
  • Coordinate with additional services as needed

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 and possess a 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 and Health Spending AccountDental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance401(k) Savings Plan and Employee Stock Purchase PlanEducation ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramVoluntary Benefits