Foster Care Supervisor – Field Based in Kansas – Multiple Cities

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 Foster Care Supervisor will lead a care management team while overseeing day-to-day clinical operations and health plan clinical initiatives to support achieving quality and affordability targets.  The Manager will manage a program, region, or collection of Pod teams, including process improvement, execution of clinical decision processes, and team management, to include performance management and implementation of program initiatives.

For this position, we can consider candidates in (or within a comfortable commute) of the following areas: Kansas City, Wichita, or Topeka, KS.

If you reside in the state of Kansas, you will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Hire, manage, develop, mentor and support staff in designated department or region
• Develop clear goals and objectives for performance management, effectively communicate expectations, and hold the team accountable for results
• Ensure standardized execution of workflow processes, including conducting performance audits, quality reviews, and compliance adherence 
• Acts as interface with other departments to coordinate workflow processes and implementation plans 
• Resolve inpatient and outpatient provider authorizations and collaborate with Provider relations to assist in Provider resolutions
• Carry member case load as needed

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:

• Must possess one of the following: Master’s degree (in social work, nursing, psychology, or related human services area) OR be a registered nurse (RN) in Kansas
• 3+ years of clinical experience
• 1+ years of experience working with children in the foster care system
• Intermediate level of proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel within assigned territory to meet with employees, members, and providers
• Possess a valid US driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of Leadership Experience with responsibility for team performance
• Trained in trauma-informed care

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to transition from office to field locations multiple times per day
• Ability to navigate multiple locations/terrains to visit employees, members and/or providers
• Ability to transport equipment to and from field locations needed for visits (ex. laptop, etc.)
• Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time to complete computer or tablet work duties

*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

 

The salary range for this role is $71,600 to $140,600 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. 

 

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.

 

 

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