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