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As part of a support coordination team who will manage members enrolled in the Employment and Community First CHOICES (ECF CHOICES) program, the ECF CHOICES Support Coordinator will be the primary support coordinator for a panel of members with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Support coordination activities will focus on supporting member's medical, behavioral, and socioeconomic needs to promote appropriate utilization of services and improved quality of care.
This is a home-based position with field responsibilities approximately 75% of the time.
If you are located in or within a 50 mile radius, commutable distance to Dixon, Montgomery, and West Davidson Counties in Tennessee, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Engage members face-to-face and/or telephonically to complete a comprehensive needs assessment, including assessment of medical, behavioral, functional, cultural, and socioeconomic (SDoH) needs
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Develop and implement person-centered care plans to address needs including management of chronic health conditions, health promotion and wellness, social determinants of health, medication management and member safety in alignment with evidence-based guidelines
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Develop and implement individualized, person-centered care plans inclusive of goals, opportunities and interventions aligned with a person's readiness to change to support the best health and quality of life outcomes by meeting the member where they are
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Partner and collaborate with internal care team, providers, and community resources/partners to implement care plan
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Provide referral and linkage as appropriate and accepted by member (may include internal consult opportunities such as Housing Navigator, Pharmacy Team, Peer Specialist, etc. or community-based provider referrals such as PCP, specialists, medication assisted therapy referrals, etc.)
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:
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Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
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Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
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Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
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401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Education Reimbursement
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Employee Discounts
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Employee Assistance Program
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Employee Referral Bonus Program
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Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
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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:
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Meet one of the following:
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4-year or higher degree in social work, nursing, education, rehabilitation counseling, or other human service (e.g. psychology, sociology) or health care profession
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Be an RN or LPN
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Meet the federal requirements for a Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP) or Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)
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5+ years of experience as an independent Support Coordinator or case manager for service recipients in a 1915(c) HCBS Waiver and have completed Personal Outcome Measures Introduction and Assessment Workshop trainings as established by the Council on Quality and Leadership
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Valid driver's license, access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel up to 75% within advertised counties and surrounding areas to meet with members and providers
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Reside in or within a 50 mile radius, commutable driving distance to Dixon, Montgomery, and West Davidson Counties in Tennessee
Preferred Qualifications:
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2+ years of experience directly serving individuals with physical, behavioral, intellectual or developmental disabilities
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1+ years of community case management experience coordinating care for individuals with complex needs
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1+ years of experience with local home and community-based providers, behavioral health providers and community support organizations addressing SDoH (e.g., food banks, non-emergent transportation, utility assistance, housing / rapid re-housing assistance, etc.)
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1+ years of experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
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Demonstrated experience/additional training or certifications in motivational interviewing, stages of Change, trauma-informed care, person-centered care
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Experience working in team-based care
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Experience in serving individuals with co-occurring disorders (both mental health and substance use disorders)
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Background in managed care
- All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 to $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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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