Transition Coordinator
Core
Leading the transition of youth with disabilities from children's Medicaid programs (STAR Kids) to adult services and community-based living arrangements.
Role type
Senior case management transition coordinator
Builds
Continuity of care plans and transition pathways to adult programs and community settings
Domain
US Healthcare / Medicaid / Disability Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Medicaid/Medicare eligibility criteria, managed care contracts, community resource navigation, transition planning, vendor negotiation, regulatory compliance, case documentation
Preferred skills
Texas STAR+PLUS program experience, pediatric case management, guardianship knowledge, third-party reimbursement mechanisms
Technologies
Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Assemble transition teams and develop plans to maximize independence for aging-out youth; Oversee transition activities from initial contact through final placement in adult programs or community settings; Conduct transition assessments to ensure continuity of care and medication availability; Identify adult healthcare providers and facilitate referrals; Work with nursing/intermediate care facilities to establish permanency plans for community relocation; Produce status reports and complete case documentation for members.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC