Care Navigator - Foster Care

Centene Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene Corp. seeks a Care Navigator for Foster Care to work remotely within Missouri. The role focuses on assessing needs, coordinating care plans, and educating members and guardians on available services to improve health outcomes.

Telephonic outreach is a core duty, with emphasis on timely access to resources and support. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of related experience; nursing licensure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 2–4 years of related experience.
• Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing if holding clinical licensure.
• Experience in foster care or care coordination is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess member needs and barriers to care; coordinate care plans.
• Conduct telephonic outreach to foster care members/guardians.
• Educate members and families on services and benefit options.

Skills

Care coordination

Telephonic outreach

Education & coaching

Resource navigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

RN licensure (optional)

Job description

## Care Navigator - Foster CareApply: Remote-MO: Full time: Posted Today: 1665219**Position Purpose:** Develops, assesses, and coordinates care management activities based on member needs to provide quality, cost-effective healthcare outcomes. Develops or contributes to the development of a personalized care plan/service plan for members and educates members and their families/caregivers on services and benefit options available to improve health care access and receive appropriate high-quality care through advocacy and care coordination.**Key Details:** Applicants for this role have the flexibility to work remotely from their home anywhere within the state of Missouri. This team makes telephonic outreach to foster care members/guardians to complete assessments and assist them with meeting their healthcare goals. Previous foster care experience is strongly preferred. The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.* Evaluates the needs of the member, barriers to care, the resources available, and recommends and facilitates the plan for the best outcome* Develops or contributes to the development of a personalized care plan/service ongoing care plans/service plans and works to identify providers, specialists, and/or community resources needed for care* Provides psychosocial and resource support to members/caregivers, and care managers to access local resources or services such as: employment, education, housing, food, participant direction, independent living, justice, foster care) based on service assessment and plans* Coordinates as appropriate between the member and/or family/caregivers and the care provider team to ensure identified care or services are accessible to members in a timely manner* May monitor progress towards care plans/service plans goals and/or member status or change in condition, and collaborates with healthcare providers for care plan/service plan revision or address identified member needs, refer to care management for further evaluation as appropriate* Collects, documents, and maintains all member information and care management activities to ensure compliance with current state, federal, and third-party payer regulators* May perform on-site visits to assess member’s needs and collaborate with providers or resources, as appropriate* May provide education to care manager and/or members and their families/caregivers on procedures, healthcare provider instructions, care options, referrals, and healthcare benefits* Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by people leader to meet the member and/or business needs* Performs other duties as assigned.* Complies with all policies and standards.**Education/Experience:** Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2 – 4 years of related experience. Requirement is Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing if holding clinical licensure. Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position. . **License/Certification:*** Current state’s clinical license preferredPay Range: $22.94 - $38.79 per hour