Field Based Foster Care Coordinator - Hays, KS and Surrounding Areas

UHC; Hays (NC); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Field Based Foster Care Coordinator to support children and youth in out-of-home placement with complex needs. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches and coordinating care across health, education and social services.

You will work field-based in Kansas with telecommuting options, traveling to visit Medicaid members in foster homes and other settings. The position requires strong advocacy and cross-system collaboration.

Qualifikationen

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related field, or RN licensure.
• 2+ years working in community health settings.
• 1+ years with multi-system children.
• 1+ years using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must have reliable transportation and US driver’s license.

Aufgaben

• Assess, plan and implement individualized care strategies for children and youths in foster care.
• Identify, initiate, coordinate and monitor referrals for psychosocial, behavioral and medical services.
• Manage the care plan as a single point of contact across the care continuum.
• Communicate health information to stakeholders for coordinated care.
• Advocate for children, youth and families to represent their needs.
• Provide trauma-informed education to members and caregivers.
• Coordinate with child welfare and juvenile justice systems on behalf of members.

Kenntnisse

Trauma-informed approach

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ausbildung

MSW degree

RN licensure

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

At UnitedHealthcare,we'resimplifying the health care experience, creating healthiercommunitiesand removing barriers to quality care. The work you do hereimpactsthe lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health caresystem oftomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable, andequitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to startCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

TheField Based Foster Care Coordinatoris responsible for using trauma-informed evidence-based approaches with members and caregivers for children and youth who are in out of home placement through the foster care system with complex/high or moderate needs who are not enrolled in a home and community-based waiver, on a wait list or receiving services through a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC).

This is a field-based rolelocatedinHays, Ellis County, Russell County, Sherman County, Norton County, Kansas and surrounding areas.

If youresidein the state ofKansas, you will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan and implement care strategies that are individualized for children and youth in a family-oriented context (e.g., considering reunification and/or other permanency planning needs, needs for adoptive children, and needs for transition-age youth with alternative permanency plans) and directed toward the most appropriate, lease restrictive level of care
• Identify, initiate, coordinate, andmonitorreferrals for psychosocial, behavioral, and medical services
• Manage the care plan/plan of service throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact
• Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members
• Advocate for children, youth, and families as needed to ensure the members' needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team
• Provide trauma-informed and disease/disorder specific education to members and caregivers
• Coordinate with the child welfare and juvenile justice system on behalf of members and caregivers
• Coordinate withadditionalservices, including but not limited to, educational/educational advocacy, complex behavioral health (PRTF, etc.), services in line with state Family First Prevention and Services Act for children and families, high fidelity wraparound services, early childhood intervention
• Complex cases will haveadditionaloversight by master's level case manager, including review of assessments and care plans

You'llbe rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you cleardirectionson what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have one of the following:
  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Nursing,Psychologyor related human services area
  • Unrestricted, independent licensure as a Registered Nurse
• 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,Exceland Outlook
• Ability to travel in assignedregionsto visit Medicaid members in foster homes and/or other settings, including foster care agencies, community centers, hospitals, or providers' offices
• 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

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $29 - $52 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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