Foster Care, Care Coordinator - Field Based in Sedgwick, Harvey, Butler, Sumner Counties, KS
UnitedHealthcare
Derby, CT
27 days ago
$23.70 - $46.35
Job Description
Join UnitedHealthcare as a Foster Care Coordinator, where you will use trauma-informed approaches to support children and youth in foster care. This field-based role allows you to impact lives positively within your community while enjoying flexible telecommuting options. Be part of a mission-driven team making the health system work better for everyone.
Key Responsibilities
Assess, plan and implement care strategies for children and youth in foster care
Identify, initiate, coordinate, and monitor referrals for 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 education to members and caregivers
Coordinate with child welfare and juvenile justice systems
Coordinate with additional services like educational advocacy and behavioral health
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 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, Employee Stock Purchase PlanEducation ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramVoluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)