Field Based Foster Care Coordinator - Hays, KS and Surrounding Areas

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At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable, and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start  Caring. Connecting. Growing together.   

The  Field Based Foster Care Coordinator  is responsible for using trauma-informed evidence-based approaches with members and caregivers for children and youth who are in out of home placement through the foster care system with complex/high or moderate needs who are not enrolled in a home and community-based waiver, on a wait list or receiving services through a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). 

This is a field-based role located in Hays, Ellis County, Russell County, Sherman County, Norton County, Kansas and surrounding areas. 

If you reside in the state of  Kansas , you will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities:  

Assess, plan and implement care strategies that are individualized for children and youth in a family-oriented context (e.g., considering reunification and/or other permanency planning needs, needs for adoptive children, and needs for transition-age youth with alternative permanency plans) and directed toward the most appropriate, lease restrictive level of care 

Identify, initiate, coordinate, and monitor referrals for psychosocial, behavioral, and medical services 

Manage the care plan/plan of service throughout the continuum of care as a single point of contact 

Communicate with all stakeholders the required health-related information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are provided expeditiously to all members 

Advocate for children, youth, and families as needed to ensure the members' needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health care team 

Provide trauma-informed and disease/disorder specific education to members and caregivers 

Coordinate with the child welfare and juvenile justice system on behalf of members and caregivers 

Coordinate with additional services, including but not limited to, educational/educational advocacy, complex behavioral health (PRTF, etc.), services in line with state Family First Prevention and Services Act for children and families, high fidelity wraparound services, early childhood intervention 

Complex cases will have additional oversight by master's level case manager, including review of assessments and care plans   

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. 

Required Qualifications:  

Must have one of the following:  

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

Unrestricted, independent licensure as a Registered Nurse  

2+ years of experience working within the community health setting in a healthcare role 

1+ years of experience working with multi-system children 

1+ years of experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook 

Ability to travel in assigned regions to visit Medicaid members in foster homes and/or other settings, including foster care agencies, community centers, hospitals, or providers' offices 

Access to reliable transportation & valid US driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:  

Licensed Social Worker or clinical degree 

Experience with electronic charting 

Experience with arranging community resources 

Background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs 

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $29 - $52 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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