Trauma‑Informed Foster Care Field Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuter Policy adherence

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase program

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Field Based Foster Care Coordinator in Kansas to support children and youth in out-of-home placement. This role applies trauma-informed approaches to plan, implement, and monitor individualized care through partnerships with families, schools, and health providers.

The position covers Hays, KS and surrounding counties with telecommuting flexibility. Candidates need a MSW/related master’s or RN licensure, and 2+ years in community health, plus travel readiness to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement care strategies individualized for children and youth in foster care
• Identify, initiate, coordinate, and monitor referrals for psychosocial, behavioral, and medical services
• Manage the care plan as a single point of contact
• Communicate health-related information to ensure quality, coordinated care
• Advocate for children, youth, and families as needed
• Provide trauma-informed and disease/disorder specific education
• Coordinate with child welfare and juvenile justice system on behalf of members and caregivers
• Coordinate with additional services (education, behavioral health, Family First provisions)

Skills

Travel coordination

Communication skills

Advocacy

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Nursing, Psychology or related human services

Unrestricted RN licensure

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Field Based Foster Care Coordinator in Kansas to support children and youth in out-of-home placement. This role applies trauma-informed approaches to plan, implement, and monitor individualized care through partnerships with families, schools, and health providers.

The position covers Hays, KS and surrounding counties with telecommuting flexibility. Candidates need a MSW/related master’s or RN licensure, and 2+ years in community health, plus travel readiness to