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Care Coordinator II (Foster Care)

Centene · MO · Remote available · Full time

Posted Sep 19, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked with a care team to solve a problem for someone.

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate well with care managers and providers as a liaison.

How do you build trust with families who may have had bad experiences with systems before?

What they are checking: Whether they show patience and respect with families who may be wary of outreach.

Tell me about a time you had to stay calm with an upset member or family.

What they are checking: Their emotional steadiness and de-escalation skills on difficult calls.

What would you do

Walk me through a phone outreach call to a member's caregiver to review their care plan.

What they are checking: Their outreach skill and ability to explain next steps and resources clearly.

A member keeps missing appointments. How do you find out why and help?

What they are checking: Whether they look for real barriers instead of just documenting no-shows.

You're on a home visit and something doesn't feel right about the child's situation. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know mandated reporting duties and escalate concerns properly.

About the work

You'd support YouthCare members in Illinois Medicaid. What's different about coordinating care for children and youth in care?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the extra coordination with caseworkers, guardians and providers that youth in care need.

How do you keep track of many members and follow-ups while working remotely?

What they are checking: Their organization and self-management in a fully remote role.

What community resources have you connected people to, and how did you find them?

What they are checking: Their knowledge of local resources across southern Illinois and how to find more.

How do you make sure your documentation is complete and accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they meet documentation standards that Medicaid programs require.

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The full job description

As published by Centene.

Position Purpose: Supports care management activities and the teams assigned to members to ensure services are delivered by the healthcare providers and partners and continuity of care/member satisfaction is achieved. Interacts with members by performing member outreach telephonically or through home-visits and documents the plan for care/services of activities. Key Details: Applicants for this position have the flexibility to work remotely from their home anywhere within the state of Missouri. This role provides telephonic support to Foster Care children. The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm • Provides outreach to members via phone or home visits to engage members and discuss care plan/service plan including next steps, resources, questions or concerns related to recommended care, and ongoing education for the member throughout care/service, as appropriate • Coordinates care activities based on the care plan/service plan and works with healthcare and community providers and partners, and members/caregivers to accommodate changes or progress, as needed • Serves as support on various member and/or provider inquiries, requests, or concerns related to care plan/service plan • Communicates with care managers, practitioners, and others as needed to facilitate member services and to ensure continuity of care/service • May support performing service assessments/screenings for members and documenting the member’s care needs • Supports documenting and maintaining member records in accordance with state and regulatory requirements and distribution to providers as needed • Follows standards of practice and policies compliant with contractual requirements and regulatory guidelines and standards • Ability to identify needs and make referrals to Care Manager, community based organizations, and Disease Manager • Provide education on benefits and resources available • Performs other duties as assigned. • Complies with all policies and standards. Education/Experience: Requires a High School diploma or GED. Requires 1 – 2 years of related experience 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. Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law , including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility. Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

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