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The Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Care Coordinator is responsible for establishing a set of person-centered goal-oriented, culturally relevant, and logical steps to ensure that a person receiving LTSS 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 the community.
This position is a Field-Based position with a Home-Based office. Expected travelling 2-3 days per week within 30-60-mile radius.
If you reside within Wichita, KS, 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 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
- Manage the person-centered service/support plan throughout the continuum of care
- 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 the 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
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:
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Rehabilitation, Nursing, Psychology, Special Education, Gerontology or related human services area
- 2+ years of experience working within the community health setting in a healthcare role
- 1+ years of experience working with people with long-term care needs
- 1+ years of experience working with people receiving services on one of the homes and community-based waivers in KS
- 1+ years of experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to travel in assigned regions to visit Medicaid members in their homes and / or other settings, including community centers, hospitals, or providers' offices
- Access to reliable transportation and 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 $28.27 to $50.48 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.
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