Care Navigator (Child Welfare)

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. Position Purpose: 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. Role will consist of working with our child welfare population and require qualified candidates to hold a LPN license in the state of Oregon. 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 Education/Experience: Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2 – 4 years of related experience. Requirement is Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing if holding clinical licensure or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position. License/Certification: State of Oregon LPN clinical license preferred. Preferred Experience: Applicants who have child welfare experience and hold an Oregon LPN license. Experience with youth, babies and children up to age 22. Experience working with the foster care system. Pay Range: $22.50 - $38.02 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, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility. 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 Thanks for your interest in Centene and its subsidiary companies. We’re so glad that you’ve decided to fill out an application and take the next step to find your purpose. Also, we’re here to help support you on your candidate journey. Should you need an accommodation, please email recruiting@centene.com. Centene is committed to helping people live healthier lives. We provide access to high-quality healthcare, innovative programs and a wide range of health solutions that help families and individuals get well, stay well and be well.

Salary : $23 - $38