Foster Care Field Navigator & Peer Support Specialist

Elevance Health, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Care Extender / Peer Support Specialist focused on Foster Care to engage with communities, educate families, and strengthen care coordination. The role combines field work with virtual work from home and supports the statewide Medicaid plan initiatives in North Carolina.

Responsibilities include building partnerships, creating referral pathways, advocating for foster parents, and developing peer support program strategies.

Qualifications

• Requires a HS diploma or equivalent and a minimum 2 years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for engagement of members and their caregivers and families to share with care management team.
• Partners with peer support services in the community to create referral pathways and links members to appropriate community peer support services.
• Support care manager as they advocate for foster parents and other caregivers, addressing their needs or challenges with various agencies and systems.
• Develop strategy for peer support programs.

Job description

Elevance Health is seeking a Care Extender / Peer Support Specialist focused on Foster Care to engage with communities, educate families, and strengthen care coordination. The role combines field work with virtual work from home and supports the statewide Medicaid plan initiatives in North Carolina.

Responsibilities include building partnerships, creating referral pathways, advocating for foster parents, and developing peer support program strategies.