Field Foster Care Coordinator - Sedgewick, Harvey, Butler, Sumner Counties, KS
UnitedHealthcare
Andover, MN
21 days ago
$28.61 - $56.06
Job Description
Join UnitedHealthcare as a Field Foster Care Coordinator, where you'll make a tangible impact on the lives of children and youth in the foster care system. This role involves using trauma-informed approaches to coordinate care strategies and advocate for families, all while enjoying the flexibility of telecommuting in your assigned region.
Key Responsibilities
Assess, plan and implement individualized care strategies for children and youth in foster care
Identify, initiate, coordinate, and monitor referrals for psychosocial, behavioral and medical services
Manage the care plan/plan of service throughout the continuum of care
Communicate with stakeholders to ensure quality coordinated care
Advocate for children, youth, and families to ensure their needs are represented
Provide trauma-informed and disease/disorder specific education
Coordinate with child welfare and juvenile justice systems
Coordinate with additional services such as educational advocacy and early childhood intervention
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
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 plus 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 such as pet insurance and legal insurance