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Care Navigator - Foster Care

Centene Corporation·Kansas

$23 - $39/hr·Full Time·Remote Ok·2-5 yrs·Posted 23 hours ago
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About the role

Develops and coordinates personalized care plans to improve healthcare outcomes for members. Provides psychosocial support and facilitates access to community resources such as housing, education, and foster care services.

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.

Must reside in the state of Kansas for travel up to 75%.

This role will cover the following counties: Barton, Ellis, Russell, Rice, Reno, Stafford, Pratt, Kingman, Harvey, and neighboring counties.

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.

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.

For Sunflower Foster Care Only

In addition to the experience listed above employee must have at least a bachelor’s degree in social work, nursing, psychology, or related health and human services area or be a RN and have at least one year of experience coordinating services across child welfare and related systems of care required required.

License/Certification

  • Current state’s clinical license preferred
  • Pay
  • Range: $22.94 - $38.79 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

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work, nursing, psychology, or a related field, along with 2-4 years of relevant experience. Candidates must reside in Kansas and possess the ability to travel up to 75% of the time.

  • bachelor degree
  • Advocacy
  • Documentation
  • Compliance
  • Care coordination
  • Patient education
  • Case management
  • Service planning
  • Care management
  • Psychosocial support
  • Foster care
  • Resource assessment
  • Healthcare outcomes

Benefits

  • Holidays
  • Health insurance
  • 401k
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Competitive pay
  • Stock purchase plans

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
Remote Ok
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$23 - $39/hr
Location
Kansas
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Centene Corporation

Centene Corporation is a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives. Centene offers affordable and high-quality products to more than 1 in 15 individuals across the nation, including Medicaid and Medicare members (including Medicare...

Salary listed on 14 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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Kansas nursing openings commonly favor candidates with prior bedside experience and current licensure, especially in settings that need nurses who can step in with limited onboarding. This role is competitive because it asks for an ADN with BSN completion within five years, one year of RN experience, a multi-state RN license, and BLS and ACLS certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm your license status and certification dates before applying to save research time.

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