Foster Care, Care Coordinator - Field Based in Sedgwick, Harvey, Butler, Sumner Counties, KS
UnitedHealthcare
El Dorado, AR
27 days ago
$23.70 - $46.35
Job Description
Join UnitedHealthcare as a Foster Care Coordinator and make a significant impact in the lives of children and families in the foster care system. This field-based role provides a unique opportunity to use trauma-informed approaches to assess and implement individualized care strategies while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure quality services are delivered.
Key Responsibilities
Assess, plan, and implement care strategies individualized for children and youth
Identify, coordinate, and monitor referrals for psychosocial, behavioral, and medical services
Manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact
Communicate health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care
Advocate for children, youth, and families to ensure their needs are represented
Provide trauma-informed education to members and caregivers
Coordinate with the 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 in foster homes and/or other settings
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 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 (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)