Job Summary:

The Child Welfare Advisor assists with development of strategy and key initiatives to impact health outcomes of youth experiencing foster care based on best practice and acts as the Subject Matter expert with thorough understanding of the child welfare population and system.

Essential Functions:

• Act as a subject matter expert to the Care Coordination team to support effective coordination of care for youth experiencing foster care.
• Collaborate with care coordination team to identify and recommend any needs, resources and/or referrals as part of care planning process
• Work with both internal business partners and/or managing agencies to have effective process to ensure delivery of appropriate identification cards or other documentation.
• Coordinate health care services, which includes ensuring children have access to health care
• Collaborate with child welfare agencies and applicable care coordinators to develop process for effective transition plan upon notice of an enrollee child leaving residential care and/or current placement
• Monitor children’s use of the health care system, and enduring that children receive services appropriate to their health care needs
• Collaborates with Care Coordination to support the development of training to support care for youth in foster care.
• Provides internal and external communication and education to key stakeholders (foster parents, relative caregivers, child welfare staff, etc.) regarding services/benefits.
• Establish and maintain on-going relationships with key stakeholder agencies such as providers, physicians, hospitals, advocacy groups, state officials, and community organizations. 
• Represent the organization in a positive manner to all internal and external audiences
• Develop process for data sharing and reporting to enhance the coordination of health care services
• Collaborate with agency on identification of trends and/or risks that may pose imminent or immediate threat to health, safety and welfare of member
• Perform any other job duties as requested

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant human services field such as nursing, social work, psychology, counseling, or related discipline or equivalent year of relevant work experience is required
• Master’s Degree is preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Child Welfare System field is required
• Program/policy development and implementation experience is preferred
• Prior experience with and knowledge of Altruista and Facets/Streamline is preferred

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven relationship development skills
• Strong proficiency level with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Proven leadership and mentoring experiences
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and grow relationships in complex healthcare systems and/or social organizations
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning skills
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Knowledge of managed care industry, trends, and accreditation preferred
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Attention to detail and work plan creation, implementation, and evaluation
• Critical listening and thinking skills
• Training/teaching skills
• Customer service oriented
• Decision making/problem solving skills

Licensure and Certification:

• Current, unrestricted license in the state of practice as a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Psychologist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) is preferred
• Must have valid driver’s license, vehicle and verifiable insurance.   Employment in this position is conditional pending successful clearance of a driver’s license record check and verified insurance.  If the driver’s license record results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if employee has started employment in position, employment in the position will be terminated. 
• Employment in this position is conditional pending successful clearance of a criminal background check.  Results of the criminal background check may necessitate an offer of employment being withdrawn or, if employee has started in position, termination of employment.
• To help protect our employees, members, and the communities we serve from acquiring communicable diseases, Influenza vaccination is a requirement of this position. CareSource requires annual proof of Influenza vaccination for designated positions during Influenza season (October 1 – March 31) as a condition of continued employment. Employees hired during Influenza season will have thirty (30) days from their hire date to complete the required vaccination and have record of immunization verified.
• CareSource adheres to all federal, state, and local regulations. CareSource provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities or medical conditions, sincerely held religious beliefs, or as required by state law to enable the employee to perform the essential functions of the position. Request for accommodations will be completed through an interactive review process.

Working Conditions:

• This is a mobile position, meaning that regular travel to different work locations, including homes, offices or other public settings, is essential.  Will be exposed to weather conditions typical of the location and may be required to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
• Must reside in the same territory they are assigned to work in; exceptions may be considered, due to business need
• May be required to travel greater than 50% of time to perform work duties.
• Required to use general office equipment, such as a telephone, photocopier, fax machine, and personal computer
• Flexible hours, including possible evenings and/or weekends as needed to serve the needs of our members

Compensation Range:
$55,350.00 - $88,560.00 CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Compensation Type:
Salary

Competencies:
- Create an Inclusive Environment - Cultivate Partnerships - Develop Self and Others - Drive Execution - Influence Others - Pursue Personal Excellence - Understand the Business

TrueCare is a Mississippi non-profit, provider-sponsored health plan formed by a coalition of Mississippi hospitals and health systems throughout the state and supported by CareSource’s national leadership in quality and operational excellence. TrueCare offers locally based provider services through provider engagement representatives and customer care. Our sole mission is to improve the health of Mississippians by leveraging local physician experience to inform decision-making, aligning incentives, using data more effectively, and reducing friction between the delivery and financing of health care. By doing so, TrueCare will change the way health care is delivered in Mississippi.

This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes and supports individuals of all backgrounds.

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