Community Health Case Manager

The Community Health Case Manager plans, implements and assesses needed services to programs with specialization in HIV Care and Treatment Services. This Community Health Case Manager role with Macedonia Family and Community Enrichment Center is a professional position working in the development and coordination of public health education, health promotion, and community outreach activities. This position provides basic case management to people living with HIV and support for people who were recently incarcerated.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct HIV testing
• Conduct HIV informational workshops
• Develop and implement with client a plan for stabilized community living for people living with HIV and adults recently released from incarceration
• Provide basic case management to include assisting clients with obtaining identification, employment application, financial budgeting, housing and attention to medical needs
• Interviews and elicits pertinent information from applicants
• Conducts comprehensive assessments to identify required services
• Interprets rules and regulations regarding eligibility for other programs
• Develops individual service plans
• Provides referrals and information to clients
• Supports clients in short and long-term goals
• Provides follow-up, service plan review, and re-evaluations
• Coordinates services with other medical and social services
• Conducts home visits as needed
• Compiles data to prepare records and reports
• Prepares financial reports
• Facilitates consumer information groups
• Provides social service support to people living with HIV/AIDS in southwestern PA and support to older persons being released from incarceration

EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, public/business administration, health or related field, required
• 2-3 years’ case management experience
• Demonstrated knowledge about the strengths, needs and barriers for people living with HV and AIDS, and senior citizens
• Demonstrated knowledge of Ryan White and other funding sources for the HIV population, and senior citizens a plus
• Knowledge of community resources for appropriate referrals
• Demonstrates ability to use motivational interviewing techniques when determining eligibility for social services; elicits information through intake screening interviews and financial documentation
• Ability to work well with people of diverse social, cultural and economic backgrounds
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, along with detail-orientation
• Act 33, 34 and FBI clearances needed
• Valid PA driver’s license, clean driving record, insurance and registration required

SALARY: $43,700 candidate with Bachelor’s Degree; $45,700 candidate with Master’s Degree