[Remote/WFM] Field HCBS Wait List Care Coordinator - Reno

We have an immediate opening for a dedicated Field HCBS Wait List Care Coordinator - Reno, Butler, Sedgwick, And Sumner Counties And Surrounding! We are hiring for our Remote location, and the role is available for immediate commencement. This position requires a strong and diverse skillset in relevant areas to drive success. We believe in rewarding talent. The total rewards package for this role includes a competitive salary.

 

 

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 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: Reno, Butler, & Sedgwick counties and surrounding areas 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: http://uhg.hr/uhgbenefits 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 • 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 • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment • 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 .All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. 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 before beginning employment. By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Disability Solutions to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer's data processor SonicJobs. See United Healthcare Privacy Policy at https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/privacy.html and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/privacy-policy and Terms of Use at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/terms-conditions Apply Job!

 

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