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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