Foster Care Field Coordinator (Remote/Travel Ready)

UHC; Great Bend (PA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Telecommuter Policy

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Field Based Foster Care Coordinator to support children and youth in out-of-home placement. You’ll use trauma-informed approaches to plan and coordinate care, work with caregivers, and liaise with the health care team to ensure timely, quality services in a field setting across assigned regions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with child welfare, education, and community resources, with flexibility for telecommuting when residing in Kansas.

Qualifications

• Must have one of the following: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology or related human services area
• Must have 2+ years of experience in community health setting
• 1+ year of experience with multi-system children
• Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement individualized care strategies for children and youth
• Coordinate referrals for psychosocial, behavioral, and medical services
• Manage the care plan as single point of contact
• Communicate health information to all stakeholders for quality care
• Advocate for children, youth and families as needed
• Provide trauma-informed education to members and caregivers
• Coordinate with child welfare and juvenile justice systems
• Collaborate with educational, behavioral health, and wraparound services
• Oversee complex cases with master's level case manager oversight

Skills

Travel willingness

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology or related human services area

RN licensure (unrestricted)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Field Based Foster Care Coordinator to support children and youth in out-of-home placement. You’ll use trauma-informed approaches to plan and coordinate care, work with caregivers, and liaise with the health care team to ensure timely, quality services in a field setting across assigned regions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with child welfare, education, and community resources, with flexibility for telecommuting when residing in Kansas.