Field Foster Care Coordinator - Sedgewick, Harvey, Butler, Sumner Counties, KS
UnitedHealthcare
Newton, MA
21 days ago
$28.61 - $56.06
Job Description
Join UnitedHealthcare as a Field Foster Care Coordinator, where you'll make a significant impact on the lives of children and youth in the foster care system. In this field-based role, you'll implement individualized care strategies and coordinate essential services to ensure each member receives comprehensive support.
Key Responsibilities
Assess, plan and implement care strategies for children and youth
Identify, initiate, coordinate, and monitor referrals for services
Manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care
Communicate with stakeholders to ensure quality care
Advocate for children, youth, and families
Provide trauma-informed education to members and caregivers
Coordinate with child welfare and juvenile justice systems
Coordinate with educational and behavioral health services
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 in foster homes and/or other settings
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 Insurance, Short-term and Long-Term Disability coverage401(k) Savings Plan and Employee Stock Purchase PlanEducation ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramVoluntary Benefits