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Elevance Health

Care Extender, Peer Support Specialist – Foster Care

Elevance Health

. Provide peer-based navigation, outreach, and non-clinical support .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeNorth Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in peer-based navigation and outreach, effectively engaging with community partners and stakeholders to enhance care coordination and support for caregivers and members. Proficient in developing strategies for peer support programs and addressing caregiver needs within various systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Peer-Based NavigationCommunity EngagementCare Coordination SupportCertified Peer Support SpecialistStrategy Development

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Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingAdvocacyProblem Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Industry Keywords
Care ManagementCommunity Support ServicesFoster Care AdvocacyOutreach ProgramsStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide peer-based navigation, outreach, and non-clinical support
  • Engage with community partners and build strategy with local stakeholders
  • Provide education and strengthen relationships
  • Help resolve case or broader systems issues
  • Support care coordination teams
  • Connect members and caregivers with sources of insight and expertise
  • Identify engagement opportunities for members, caregivers, and families for the care management team
  • Partner with community peer support services to create referral pathways
  • Link members to appropriate community peer support services
  • Support care managers in advocating for foster parents and other caregivers
  • Address caregiver needs and challenges with agencies and systems
  • Develop strategy for peer support programs

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • HS diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 2 years of related experience
  • Any combination of education and experience providing an equivalent background
  • Certified Peer Support Specialist credential preferred
  • Ability to work Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Ability to work primarily in the field, approximately 60% of the time
  • Ability to work from or commute to the posting location(s) within a reasonable commuting distance
  • Must become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza for applicable patient/member-facing roles, unless an acceptable explanation is provided

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Merit increases
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Incentive bonus programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Short-term disability benefits
  • Long-term disability benefits
  • 401(k) match
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Life insurance
  • Wellness programs
  • Financial education resources
  • Hybrid/virtual work arrangements
  • Flexible field-based work
  • Vaccination coverage/requirement for certain patient/member-facing roles