Field-Based Foster Care Coordinator: Trauma-Informed Advocate

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

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.