Children's Health Program Manager - Care & Advocacy

Dept of Child Safety; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Child Safety seeks a professional to coordinate care management and health advocacy for children in the System of Care program. The role collaborates with the Comprehensive Health Plan to improve outcomes and manage complex cases for children in DCS custody.

The position involves working with managed care organizations, courts, and caregivers to strengthen provider networks and achieve better health results for children in DCS custody.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field.
• At least two years of health care advocacy through child and family team process or child welfare systems.
• Ability to secure and maintain clearance from DCS Central Registry.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care management and health advocacy for children in the System of Care program.
• Collaborate with the Comprehensive Health Plan to improve health care outcomes and manage complex cases.
• Work with managed care organizations, courts, and caregivers to strengthen provider networks and improve health results for children in DCS custody.

Skills

Health advocacy

Caseload management

Driver's license

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field

Job description

The Arizona Department of Child Safety seeks a professional to coordinate care management and health advocacy for children in the System of Care program. The role collaborates with the Comprehensive Health Plan to improve outcomes and manage complex cases for children in DCS custody.

The position involves working with managed care organizations, courts, and caregivers to strengthen provider networks and achieve better health results for children in DCS custody.