Resource Specialist

Centene Corporation•Remote-NC, NC

2d•$23 - $39•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides resource support to members and connects members to local resources for various services (e.g., employment, housing, independent living, justice, foster care) based on care/service assessment and plans. Works with leadership to identify the best, most appropriate local resources for member's needs based on industry best practices. At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Requirements

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.
Candidates must reside in North Carolina.
Requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 – 4 years of related experience. Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.

Responsibilities

Helps with assessing member needs and develops or contributes to the development of care plans/service plans for members with care team in accordance with their goals and preferences for various services (e.g., employment, housing, independent living, justice, foster care, and/or community transitions) including the identification and coordination of referral for care/services
Assists with connecting members to local resources for various services (e.g., employment, housing, independent living, justice, foster care), obtaining required documentation and supporting the application process, as needed
Acts as an available resource for members seeking local resource services support and works with members to determine eligibility and care needs based on assessments and care plans/service plans
Monitors delivery of care/services and performs follow up to members, caregivers, and/or providers to verify members have been transitioned or have access to the appropriate care/service in a timely manner
Works with providers, community-based organizations, community stakeholders, and governmental entities to support members and their families and/or caregivers in accessing essential care/services and resources in the local community
Assists with developing education and training programs for care management staff and providers to improve resource service identification for members in the local community
Supports with efforts to draft materials and assists in the development of local resource services, policies, and procedures including programs, eligibility lease agreements, advocacy, retention, emergency or temporary housing
Ensure all resource services information is appropriately documented and up to date
May conduct telephonic and in-person outreach to locate individuals and families in the community who are hard to reach
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