Foster Care Liaison & Care Navigator (Hybrid)

Centene Corporation; Illinois; Híbrido; USD 32.000 - 53.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Centene is seeking a Foster Care Liaison in Illinois to support YouthCare initiatives. The role blends remote work with about 25% local travel to DCFS and CWCA offices in northern Cook County. You will educate, coordinate, and advocate for care plans, connecting families with resources to improve health and well-being.

Training hours are 8-5; on-site education for DCFS staff. Preference for residents of Cook County. Pay range $22.94-$38.79 per hour with benefits and flexible schedules.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Nursing, Health Behavioral Science or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience working within a social service agency and/or advocacy environment.
• Must reside in Illinois.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluates the needs of the member, barriers to care, the resources available, and recommends and facilitates the plan for the best outcome.
• Develops or contributes to the development of a personalized care plan/service ongoing care plans/service plans and works to identify providers, specialists, and/or community resources needed for care.
• Provides psychosocial and resource support to members/caregivers, and care managers to access local resources or services such as: employment, education, housing, food, participant direction, independent living, justice, foster care) based on service assessment and plans.
• Coordinates as appropriate between the member and/or family/caregivers and the care provider team to ensure identified care or services are accessible to members in a timely manner.

Conocimientos

Care coordination

Advocacy

Education and training

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Nursing, Health Behavioral Science or equivalent experience

Descripción del empleo

Centene is seeking a Foster Care Liaison in Illinois to support YouthCare initiatives. The role blends remote work with about 25% local travel to DCFS and CWCA offices in northern Cook County. You will educate, coordinate, and advocate for care plans, connecting families with resources to improve health and well-being.

Training hours are 8-5; on-site education for DCFS staff. Preference for residents of Cook County. Pay range $22.94-$38.79 per hour with benefits and flexible schedules.