Lead Care Coordinator

Kansas Department of Health and Environment; Kansas; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is seeking a Lead Care Coordinator in Topeka. This full-time position requires leading a team to assist families in navigating health care services and ensuring optimal health for children with special health care needs. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in relevant fields and significant experience in human services.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Sick and vacation leave

Work-life balance programs

Paid state holidays

Fitness centers in select locations

Employee discounts

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with relevant experience.
• Four years of experience in human services programs.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor action plans for clients in the SHCN Program.
• Lead the care coordination team and support families in health care needs.
• Assess family needs and confirm medical diagnosis for services.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Teamwork/collaboration

Professionalism/work ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Nursing, Public Health or related field

High School or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting closes:June 17, 2025

Required documents uploaded by:June 17, 2025

Kansas Department of Health and Environment:

Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9 . KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position.

E-Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here . For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here .

http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/

About The Position

• Who can apply: Internal (State Agencies)
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Sponsorship:KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position.
  
  

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay Range:$22.72 - $23.87
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
  
  

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement And Deferred Compensation Programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

The position (K0246745)

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has a Lead Care Coordinator opening in Topeka. The incumbent in this position will develop and monitor action plans for clients accepted into the SHCN Program for diagnostic services, direct financial assistance, and/or care coordination. The position will also lead the care coordination team to assist families in identifying, locating, collaborating, and understanding their child's health care needs in order to assure the child maintains optimal health.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

Assesses family needs, confirmation of medical diagnosis and authorization for medical services, identification of client goals and objectives, action planning and assisting clients with skill development or behavior change, and evaluation of improved health outcomes to support self-sufficiency and self-determination of individuals on the program.

Determination of the client's care coordination level. This includes assigning a regional care coordinator, initiating and supporting the transfer of care coordination responsibilities to assigned regional care coordinator, and oversight of all care coordination activities for clients on the program. The level of oversight will vary depending on the level of care coordination provided.

Provide support and assistance to other care coordination staff upon request or as needed. Periodically review Action Plans developed by other care coordinators for quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Education:
• High School, GED
• Licensing & Certification:
• Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
• Minimum Qualifications:
• Four years of experience interviewing, compiling information, documenting decisions, interpreting guidelines and/or providing technical assistance relevant to human services programs. A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Nursing, Public Health, or other relevant health and human service fields may be substituted for the required experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Nursing, Public Health, or other relevant health and human service field.
• Experience with special health care needs.
• Experience with maternal and child health genetics.
• Four or more years of experience in navigating community resources.
• Four or more years of case management or targeted case management.
• Experience with public health or other related programs.
• Teamwork/collaboration.
• Professionalism/work ethics.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proofreading, editing, attention to detail.
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
  

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Ashley Webb

Email: [e-mail]

Mailing Address:1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612

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How To Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to [phone], scanned and emailed to [e-mail], or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Landon State Office Building

900 SW Jackson, Rm 401

Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.

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