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

UnitedHealth Group; Kansas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Kansas seeks a Field Based Foster Care Coordinator to support children and youth in out-of-home placements using trauma-informed approaches to care.

You will assess, plan, and coordinate individualized care strategies, refer for psychosocial and medical services, advocate for families, and collaborate with schools and child welfare to ensure seamless, quality care.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, or related human services field.
• Unrestricted, independent licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in community health settings and with multi-system children.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement individualized care strategies for children and youth.
• Coordinate referrals for psychosocial, behavioral, and medical services.
• Manage the care plan across the continuum of care.
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure coordinated care.
• Advocate for children, youth, and families.
• Provide trauma-informed education to members and caregivers.
• Coordinate with child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
• Coordinate with educational advocacy and early childhood intervention.
• Oversee complex cases with master's level support.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Care coordination

Advocacy

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

RN Licensure (unrestricted)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About This Role

The Field Based Foster Care Coordinator is responsible for using trauma-informed evidence-based approaches with members and caregivers for children and youth in out-of-home placements through the foster care system. This role is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in the lives of children and families.

Highlights

• Pay: $29 - $52/hour
• Location: Hays, KS
• Schedule: Full Time, Day shift
• Residency: Must reside in Kansas
• Work Style: Field-based

What You'll Do

• Assess, plan, and implement individualized care strategies for children and youth.
• 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 all 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 to members and caregivers.
• Coordinate with the child welfare and juvenile justice system on behalf of members.
• Coordinate with additional services, including educational advocacy and early childhood intervention.
• Complex cases will have additional oversight by a master's level case manager.

Requirements

Education

• One of the following required:
• Master's Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, or related human services area, OR
• Unrestricted, independent licensure as a Registered Nurse

Experience

• 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.

Licenses & Certifications

• Access to reliable transportation & valid US driver's license required.

About UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on simplifying the healthcare experience and creating healthier communities while removing barriers to quality care.