Remote Field-Based Foster Care Coordinator

Jobtome; Hays (KS); Remote; USD 40,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity and 401k

Telecommuting policy

Job summary

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Field Based Foster Care Coordinator to support children and youth in out-of-home placement through the foster care system. The role uses trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches to coordinate health and social services for members with complex needs.

This field-based position is located in Hays, Kansas with flexibility to telecommute within Kansas. Travel across assigned regions to visit Medicaid members in various care settings is required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology or related human services area required.
• Unrestricted, independent RN licensure optional.
• 2+ years in community health setting.
• 1+ years with multi-system children.
• 1+ years using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement individualized care strategies for children and youth in foster care.
• Identify, initiate, coordinate and monitor referrals for psychosocial, behavioral, and medical services.
• Manage the care plan/plan of service as single point of contact.
• Communicate health information to stakeholders for coordinated care.

Skills

Travel ability

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work/Nursing/Psychology or related

RN licensure

Job description

UnitedHealthcare is seeking a Field Based Foster Care Coordinator to support children and youth in out-of-home placement through the foster care system. The role uses trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches to coordinate health and social services for members with complex needs.

This field-based position is located in Hays, Kansas with flexibility to telecommute within Kansas. Travel across assigned regions to visit Medicaid members in various care settings is required.