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Elevance Health Manager I, GBD Special Programs (Kansas Foster Care) in Wichita, Kansas
Manager I GBD Special Programs (Kansas Foster Care Coordinator)
Location: Kansas This position will work a hybrid model (remote and office). The ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of one of our Elevance Health PulsePoint locations in Kansas.
The Manager I GBD Special Programs is responsible for managing and overseeing team responsible for coordination of a comprehensive health care program in which members needs are identified, including physical health, behavioral health, social services for a special product/programs such as long term service and supports (LTSS), Foster Care, Intellectual and developmental disabilities(IDD), HIV/Aids etc.
How you will make an impact:
Manages resource utilization to ensure appropriate delivery of care to members, adequate coverage for all tasks and job responsibilities.
Coordinates service delivery to include member assessment of physical and psychological factors.
Participates in cross-functional workgroups created to maintain and develop program.
Evaluates current processes of Special Program's support functions; recommends changes for increased efficiencies and improved outcomes.
Develops and conducts training programs for staff involved in the program.
Extracts and manipulates analytical data to present findings to relevant markets and stakeholders.
Hires, trains, coaches, counsels, and evaluates performance of direct reports.
Minimum Requirements:
- Requires a BA/BS and minimum of 5 years experience in a related field, including minimum of 1 year leadership/management experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences:
Service delivery coordination, discharge planning or behavioral health experience in a managed care setting preferred.
RN, LSW, LPC preferred.
Previous experience working in the Kansas foster care system assisting staff, members, and families to navigate through and coordinate with various programs and systems of care preferred.
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