Hybrid Placement Support Specialist – Regions 6/7

at Elevance Health

• Job title: Placement Support Specialist – Regions 6/7
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Fayetteville, United States

About the role

• Placement Support Specialist serving Medicaid-enrolled infants, children, youth, and families in North Carolina. Ensuring children are matched with appropriate foster families and providing ongoing support.

Responsibilities

• Perform case management telephonically and/or through home visits within the scope of licensure for special programs like Foster Care.
• Assess and identify appropriate foster home placements considering each child's specific needs and circumstances.
• Develop comprehensive care plans to address objectives and goals identified during assessments.
• Facilitate pre-placement visits and introductions to help children and families transition smoothly.
• Coordinate with internal and external resources to meet the integrated (physical and behavioral) whole person care needs of the member.
• Maintain strong relationships with foster families, providing support and guidance throughout the placement process.
• Support members' access to appropriate quality and cost-effective care, modifying plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of placements and communications following organizational and legal requirements.

Requirements

• Requires MS/MA in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field or a degree in nursing and minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in social work counseling with broad range of experience with complex psychiatric and substance abuse or substance abuse disorder treatment; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Requires an active, current and valid license as an LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, or RN issued by the state of North Carolina.
• Previous experience in foster care, social work, or related fields is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of the foster care system and child welfare policies is strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to work collaboratively is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with child welfare databases is strongly preferred.
• Empathy, compassion, and a strong commitment to child welfare is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• $3,500 SIGN ON BONUS
• paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• medical, dental, vision
• short and long term disability benefits
• 401(k) +match
• stock purchase plan
• life insurance
• wellness programs
• financial education resources