Care Navigator - Child Welfare

$45,906 - $77,480/Yr

Centene - Orlando, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Orlando, FL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Care Navigator - Child Welfare position at Centene focuses on developing, assessing, and coordinating care management activities tailored to the needs of members in the child welfare system. This role aims to provide quality, cost-effective healthcare outcomes by creating personalized care plans and educating members and their families about available services and benefits. The position involves a mix of office and fieldwork, requiring interaction with members and collaboration with healthcare providers to ensure timely access to care.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assess care management activities based on member needs.
• Contribute to the development of personalized care plans/service plans for members.
• Educate members and their families/caregivers on services and benefit options.
• Evaluate member needs, barriers to care, and available resources.
• Recommend and facilitate plans for optimal healthcare outcomes.
• Provide psychosocial and resource support to members and caregivers.
• Coordinate between members and care provider teams to ensure timely access to services.
• Monitor progress towards care plan goals and collaborate with healthcare providers for revisions.
• Collect, document, and maintain member information and care management activities for compliance.
• Perform on-site visits to assess member needs and collaborate with providers.
• Provide education to care managers and members on healthcare procedures and benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2 - 4 years of related experience in child welfare or foster care case management.
• Current state's clinical license preferred if holding clinical licensure.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in pediatric case management.
• Familiarity with local resources in Pasco, Hillsborough, Orange, Lee, and Sarasota counties.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance
• 401K and stock purchase plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off plus holidays
• Flexible work schedules including remote, hybrid, field, or office work.