Field HCBS Wait List Care Coordinator-Ellis, Russell, Barton, KS Counties
Company: UnitedHealthcare
Location: Olathe
Posted on: September 30, 2024
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Job Description:
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. -
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The HCBS Wait List Care Coordinator is responsible for establishing
a set of person-centered goal-oriented, culturally relevant, and
logical steps to ensure that a person receives services in a
supportive, effective, efficient, timely and cost-effective manner.
Care coordination includes case management, disease management,
discharge planning, transition planning, and addressing social
determinants of health and integration into community. -
Working Schedule: -Schedule is Monday through Friday between the
hours of 8 am to 5 pm. This position is a field-based position with
a home-based office. You will work from home when not in the
field.
Location: -Ellis, Russell and Barton Counties within Kansas
Local travel up to 75% and mileage is reimbursed at current
government rate.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assess, plan, and implement care strategies that are individualized
by the individual and directed toward the most appropriate, least
restrictive level of care
Identify and initiate referrals for social service programs,
including financial, psychosocial, community and state supportive
services
Ensure the care plan/plan of service includes covered services,
EPSDT, in lieu of services, value-added benefit, informal supports,
and addresses social determinants of health
Communicate with all stakeholders the required health - related
information to ensure quality coordinated care and services are
provided expeditiously to all persons
-Advocate for persons and families as needed to ensure the persons
needs and choices are fully represented and supported by the health
care team
Conduct home visits in coordination with person and care team,
which may include a community service coordinator
-Conduct in-person visits which may include nursing homes, assisted
living, hospital, or home
-Serve as a resource for community care coordinator, if
applicable
What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? -
Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and
comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a
management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success.
Some of our offerings include:
Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period
plus 8 Paid Holidays
Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending
Account or a Health Saving account
Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term
disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Education Reimbursement
-Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance,
etc.)
More information can be downloaded at: -
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an
environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on
what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide
development for other roles you may be interested in.Required
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in social work, rehabilitation,
nursing, psychology, special education, gerontology, or related
human services area -
1+ years of experience working with persons with long-term care
needs
1+ years of experience working within the community health setting
in a health care role
Intermediate level of computer proficiency including the use of
Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and multiple web applications
Ability to travel 75% of time for role -
Valid driver's license, current automobile insurance and -access to
reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client
and/or patient sites within a designated area
Access to a designated quiet workspace in your home (separated from
non-workspace areas) with the ability to secure Protected Health
Information and live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth
Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an
existing high-speed internet service
Preferred Qualifications:
Licensed Social Worker or clinical degree
At least one year experience working with persons receiving
services on one of the home and community based waivers in KS
Background in managing populations with complex medical or
behavioral needs
Experience with electronic charting
Experience with arranging community resources
Soft Skills:
Strong communication and customer service skills both in person and
via phone -
Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and
accountability -
Demonstrated ability to work well with others
Strong organizational and time management skills -
Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
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Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak
clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that
others can understand, as well as ability to understand and
interpret information from others - -
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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.
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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
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UnitedHealth Group -is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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