Engage in general outreach, engagement, and follow-up with members and their caregivers and families to support care management efforts
Engage with community partners, provide education, and strengthen relationships
Support care managers as they advocate for foster parents and other caregivers, addressing their needs or challenges with various agencies and systems
Coordinate services and appointments, such as wellness reminders and arranging transportation
Assist the care manager in assessing and addressing unmet health-related needs
Utilize professional expertise and lived experiences to guide and connect members and caregivers with resources and expertise
Operate as a field-based role: travel to client sites or designated locations and work virtually from home when not in the field
Attend occasional office meetings or training as required by company policy
Requirements
Requires a HS diploma or equivalent and a minimum 2 years of related experience; or any combination of education and experience
North Carolina residency is required
Must reside in Region 2 and be within a reasonable commuting distance from posting locations
Lived experience that provides valuable insights into navigating similar challenges is a must
Peer Support Certification preferred
Excellent skills in maintaining professionalism and effective communication when interacting with individuals, providers, and stakeholders
Skilled in articulating ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Ability to build respectful and appropriate relationships with individuals across a wide range of disabilities and health conditions, as well as with their families
Strong capacity to collaborate effectively within a team environment and follow guidance from the Care Manager and the Care Management department
Travel within the region may be required
May be required to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza if the role is patient/member-facing