Trauma-Informed Field Foster Care Coordinator — Remote (KS)

UHC; Ellis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting option

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Field Based Foster Care Coordinator to support children and youth in out-of-home placements using trauma-informed approaches. The role covers Hays and surrounding Kansas areas with telecommuting options for Kansas residents.

You will assess and coordinate care, manage referrals, and advocate for families while collaborating with child welfare and juvenile justice systems. A master's degree or RN licensure and travel are required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology or related human services area.
• Unrestricted, independent licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• 2+ years of experience in community health setting.
• 1+ years of experience with multi-system children.
• 1+ years of experience with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to travel in assigned region to visit Medicaid members in foster homes and/or other settings.
• Access to reliable transportation & valid US driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement care strategies individualized for children and youth in family-oriented context.
• Identify, initiate, coordinate, and monitor referrals for psychosocial, behavioral, and medical services.
• Manage the care plan as a single point of contact throughout the continuum of care.
• Communicate health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care.
• Advocate for children, youth, and families to ensure needs are represented.
• Provide trauma-informed and disease/disorder specific education to members and caregivers.
• Coordinate with child welfare and juvenile justice system on behalf of members and caregivers.
• Coordinate with additional services, including educational advocacy and complex behavioral health services.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Nursing or Psychology

Unrestricted RN licensure

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Field Based Foster Care Coordinator to support children and youth in out-of-home placements using trauma-informed approaches. The role covers Hays and surrounding Kansas areas with telecommuting options for Kansas residents.

You will assess and coordinate care, manage referrals, and advocate for families while collaborating with child welfare and juvenile justice systems. A master's degree or RN licensure and travel are required.