Summary

The Housing Case Manager provides services to individuals with HIV/AIDS with the goal of stabilizing health, housing.

Salary: $33,946.00 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  Actively participate in community-based programs and other activities that support HIV care, prevention efforts and expansion of services for people experiencing homelessness, especially in minority communities.

1. Document client contacts as required by funding sources. Maintain accurate records and prepare statistical reports in an accurate and timely manner.
2. Develop and maintain knowledge of HIV/AIDS related conditions and treatment and use knowledge to educate clients and people in their support systems.
3. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with medical providers, mental health and chemical dependency providers, and other social service providers.Facilitate referrals for such services when necessary and appropriate.
4. Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of eligibility and benefit provisions for public and private financial assistance and health care coverage programs. Assist clients to enroll in appropriate programs.
5. Educate clients in the concept of harm reduction when necessary and appropriate.
6. Model and maintain appropriate professional boundaries at all times with all clients.
7. Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in social work,sociology, public health,  psychology, or some other human services or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with the provision of coordination services to patients from underserved populations with barriers to accessing and maintaining medical care.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with region personnel in various settings.

This position requires knowledge of HIV/AIDS disease and/or experience working with people living with HIV.

Strong familiarity of regional HIV services and regional community agencies.