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Foster Care, Care Coordinator - Field Based in Sedgwick, Harvey, Butler, Sumner Counties, KS

UnitedHealthcare

Haysville, KS
21 days ago
$28.61 - $56.06

Job Description

Join UnitedHealthcare as a Foster Care Coordinator, where you'll impact the lives of children in the foster care system by providing trauma-informed care. This field-based role offers flexibility and the chance to work with a dedicated team committed to improving health outcomes in the community.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess, plan and implement individualized care strategies for children and youth
  • Coordinate and monitor referrals for psychosocial, behavioral, and medical services
  • Manage the care plan throughout the continuum of care
  • Communicate health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care
  • Advocate for children, youth, and families
  • Provide trauma-informed and disorder-specific education
  • Coordinate with child welfare and juvenile justice systems
  • Coordinate with additional services and resources

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology or related human services area
  • Unrestricted, independent licensure as a Registered Nurse
  • 2+ years of experience in a community health setting
  • 1+ years of experience with multi-system children
  • 1+ years of experience with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to travel in assigned region
  • Access to reliable transportation & valid US driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

  • Licensed Social Worker or clinical degree
  • Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
  • Experience with electronic charting
  • Experience with arranging community resources

Benefits & Perks

$3,000 sign-on bonus for external applicantsComprehensive benefits packageIncentive and recognition programsEquity stock purchase401k contribution