You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

THIS ROLE IS REMOTE/WORK FROM HOME AND TRAVEL 25% OF THE TIME. APPLICANTS MUST RESIDE IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ILLINOIS COUNTIES: CHAMPAIGN, COLES, LASALLE, MCLEAN, PEORIA, VERMILLION OR MACON.

THE WORK SCHEDULE WILL BE MONDAY - FRIDAY 8A -4:30PM. WILL NEED TO BE FLEXIBLE TO WORK AFTER HOURS AND WEEKENDS AS NEEDED

Position Purpose: Serve as Foster Care Liaison to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and its affiliates. Develop and maintain relationships with State agencies and community affiliates that traditionally provide services for Illinois youth in care. Communicate with and provide education and training to Illinois Child Welfare staff and stakeholders regarding managed care. Develops, assesses, and coordinates care management activities based on member needs to provide quality, cost-effective healthcare outcomes. Develops or contributes to the development of a personalized care plan/service plan for members and educates members and their families/caregivers on services and benefit options available to improve health care access and receive appropriate high-quality care through advocacy and care coordination.

• Evaluates the needs of the member, barriers to care, the resources available, and recommends and facilitates the plan for the best outcome

• Develops or contributes to the development of a personalized care plan/service ongoing care plans/service plans and works to identify providers, specialists, and/or community resources needed for care

• Provides psychosocial and resource support to members/caregivers, and care managers to access local resources or services such as: employment, education, housing, food, participant direction, independent living, justice, foster care) based on service assessment and plans

• Coordinates as appropriate between the member and/or family/caregivers and the care provider team to ensure identified care or services are accessible to members in a timely manner

• May monitor progress towards care plans/service plans goals and/or member status or change in condition, and collaborates with healthcare providers for care plan/service plan revision or address identified member needs, refer to care management for further evaluation as appropriate

• Collects, documents, and maintains all member information and care management activities to ensure compliance with current state, federal, and third-party payer regulators

• May perform on-site visits to assess member’s needs and collaborate with providers or resources, as appropriate

• May provide education to care manager and/or members and their families/caregivers on procedures, healthcare provider instructions, care options, referrals, and healthcare benefits

• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by people leader to meet the member and/or business needs

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

For Illinois YouthCare Plan only: Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Nursing, Health Behavioral Science or equivalent experience. 2+ years of experience working within a social service agency and/or advocacy environment.

For Illinois YouthCare Plan only: Will be assigned a DCFS Regional Office close to their home location, and hosted by DCFS Regional Offices throughout the State to provide administrative coordination with and education to DCFS staff and stakeholders. Will be available during regular work hours to communicate with and to provide education and training to DCFS staff and stakeholders regarding managed care, and to engage in immediate problem resolution with Contractor's administrative staff. Will ensure that issues or barriers reported to a liaison must be addressed and the resolution communicated to appropriate DCFS staff or stakeholder.

Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.

License/Certification:

· Current state’s clinical license preferred

Pay Range: $22.07 - $37.25 per hour

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act