Special Programs GBD Manager I- Foster Care (Licensed BH professional)

Special Programs GBD Manager I – Foster Care (Licensed BH professional)

Locations

Durham, NC; Fayetteville, NC; New Bern, NC; Washington, NC; and Kill Devil Hills, NC

Field

This field‑based role enables associates to primarily operate in the field, traveling to client sites or designated locations as their role requires, with occasional office attendance for meetings or training. This approach ensures flexibility, responsiveness to client needs, and direct, hands‑on engagement. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Role Overview

The Special Programs GBD (Foster Care) Manager I is responsible for managing and overseeing a team that coordinates a comprehensive health‑care program in which members’ needs are identified, including physical health, behavioral health, social services for programs such as long‑term service and supports (LTSS), Foster Care, Intellectual & developmental disabilities (IDD), HIV/AIDS, etc.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Manage resource utilization to ensure appropriate delivery of care to members, adequate coverage for all tasks and job responsibilities; coordinate service delivery to include member assessment of physical and psychological factors.
• Participate in cross‑functional workgroups created to maintain and develop the program.
• Evaluate current processes of Special Program’s support functions and recommend changes for increased efficiencies and improved outcomes.
• Develop and conduct training programs for staff involved in the program.
• Extract and manipulate analytical data to present findings to relevant markets and stakeholders.
• Hire, train, coach, counsel, and evaluate performance of direct reports.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a BA/BS and minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related field, including minimum of 1 year leadership/management experience; or any combination of education and experience that would provide an equivalent background.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences

• Service delivery coordination, discharge planning or behavioral health experience in a managed care setting preferred.
• RN, LSW, LPC, or LPN/LVN license preferred.
• Experience working with Children, Youth, and Families served by Local Departments of Social Services through Foster Care and Adoptive Assistance programs is very strongly preferred.
• At least 2 years of managerial experience with direct reports is highly preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 20% preferred.

Job Level: Manager

Benefits

We offer a range of market‑competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, paid time off, incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability benefits, 401(k) + match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs, and financial education resources.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member‑facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID‑19 and influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.