LTSS Care Coordinator - Field Based in Riley, Shawnee Counties, KS and surrounding areas
Company: UnitedHealthcare
Location: Manhattan
Posted on: October 10, 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. 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 community. If you
reside locally to Riley, Shawnee Counties, KS, you'll enjoy the
flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenge.
This is a Field-based role. 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 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 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 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 health
care role 1+ years of experience working with persons with
long-term care needs 1+ years of experience working with persons
receiving services on one of the home and community based waivers
in KS 1+ years of experience working with MS Word, Excel and
Outlook Ability to travel in assigned region to visit Medicaid
members in their homes and / or other settings, including community
centers, hospitals, or providers' offices Preferred Qualifications:
Licensed Social Worker or clinical degree Background in managing
populations with complex medical or behavioral needs Experience
with electronic charting Experience with arranging community
resources 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. 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. UnitedHealth Group is a drug
- free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test
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