Field Based Foster Care Coordinator

About the role

UnitedHealthcare is hiring a Field Based Foster Care Coordinator in Hays, Kansas and surrounding areas (Ellis, Russell, Sherman and Norton counties). The role uses trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches with children and youth in out-of-home placement through the foster care system who have complex or high/moderate needs and are not enrolled in a home and community-based waiver, on a wait list or receiving services through a CCBHC. Kansas residents may telecommute on some days.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement individualized care strategies for children and youth, considering reunification, adoption and transition-age needs, aimed at the least restrictive level of care
• Identify, initiate, coordinate and monitor referrals for psychosocial, behavioral and medical services
• Manage the care plan as a single point of contact across the continuum of care
• Share health-related information with stakeholders so care is coordinated quickly
• Advocate for children, youth and families so their needs and choices are supported by the care team
• Provide trauma-informed, disease- and disorder-specific education to members and caregivers
• Coordinate with child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and with educational advocacy, behavioral health, Family First prevention services, wraparound services and early childhood intervention
• Complex cases are overseen by a master's-level case manager, who reviews assessments and care plans

Required profile

• Master's degree in social work, nursing, psychology or a related human services field, OR unrestricted independent RN licensure
• 2+ years of community health experience in a healthcare role, and 1+ year with multi-system children
• Ability to travel in assigned regions to visit Medicaid members in foster homes and other settings
• Reliable transportation and a valid US driver's license

Required skills

• 1+ year of experience with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Preferred: licensed social worker or clinical degree, electronic charting, arranging community resources, background with complex medical or behavioral needs

What we offer

• Pay of $29-$52 per hour for full-time employment, depending on factors such as education and experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility)