Foster Care Liaison – Care Navigator

Centene Corporation

. Develop, assess, and coordinate care management activities based on member needs .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeElmhurst • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $23 - $39 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in care management, including the development of personalized care plans and coordination of services for diverse member needs. Proficient in educating stakeholders and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while providing psychosocial support and resource identification.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Care ManagementPersonalized Care PlansStakeholder EducationRegulatory ComplianceSocial Service Experience

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Hard Skills

Care CoordinationNeeds AssessmentResource IdentificationDocumentationProblem Resolution

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationEmpathyOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Social WorkBachelor's Degree in NursingBachelor's Degree in Health Behavioral Science

Industry Keywords

Social Service AgencyAdvocacy EnvironmentDCFSFoster CareCommunity Resources

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, assess, and coordinate care management activities based on member needs
Develop or contribute to personalized care plans/service plans
Educate members, families, caregivers, care managers, DCFS staff, and stakeholders on services, benefits, care options, procedures, and healthcare instructions
Evaluate member needs, barriers to care, and available resources
Identify providers, specialists, and community resources
Provide psychosocial and resource support for employment, education, housing, food, participant direction, independent living, justice, and foster care needs
Coordinate members, families/caregivers, care providers, and healthcare teams to ensure timely access to care
Monitor care plan goals and member status, collaborate on revisions, and refer for further evaluation
Collect, document, and maintain member information and care management activities for regulatory compliance
Conduct on-site visits and collaborate with providers and resources
Provide administrative coordination with DCFS staff and stakeholders
Engage in immediate problem resolution and communicate resolutions to appropriate staff and stakeholders
Perform other assigned duties and comply with company policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Nursing, Health Behavioral Science or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience working within a social service agency and/or advocacy environment
Must reside in Illinois
Availability during regular work hours to communicate with and provide education and training to DCFS staff and stakeholders
Monday-Friday training schedule, 8-5 pm
Main schedule Monday-Friday 8-4:30 pm or 8:30-5 pm CT, with some weekend events
Ability to perform approximately 25% local travel for DCFS and CWCA office visits in northern Cook County
Ability to perform on-site visits as needed
Compliance with all policies and standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401K
Stock purchase plans
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off plus holidays
Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules
Competitive pay
Additional forms of incentives may be included in total compensation