Case Manager for Hiv+ Community - Parsippany, United States - EDGE New Jersey

Description

Promoting a culture that celebrates diversity is at the heart of our organization We recognize that people from different backgrounds and experiences bring valuable insights to the workplace that enhance the services we provide.

Therefore, we are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of our clients and the community we serve.

People of the LGBTQ+ community; people of all genders and gender expressions; Black, Brown and Indigenous People; People of Color; people living with HIV, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• Schedule and complete initial intake assessments and all required screeners for clients.
• Assist clients in accessing housing resources and adhering to medical care, medications, behavioral health services, oral health care, medical nutritional services, entitlement and/or benefit programs and other social services as needed.
• Provide healthcare support to members (e.g., 340B patients) as necessary, including but not limited to healthcare provider visit followups, HIV and/or STI/STD education, and healthcare navigation assistance and services.
• Develop comprehensive individual treatment plans for each client consisting of measurable goals and objectives. Monitor, update and reevaluate individual treatment plans at least once every six months.
• Provide housing counseling services, assist with unit location and inspections, and process client requests for housing related financial assistance.
• Cultivate, interface, and maintain relationships with housing partner agencies, prospect landlords and current owners of rental units.
• Maintain client files in accordance with standards of care, funder contracts and agency policies.
• Provide crisis intervention and/or psychosocial counseling to clients as necessary.
• Document all client encounters in agency databases and the electronic health record system in accordance with timely documentation policies.
• Facilitate support groups as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA requirements, state and federal policies governing social services, and the NASW Code of Ethics.

• Have at least one year of applicable professional and/or internship experience;
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field;
• Are committed to social justice initiatives for people living with HIV+ and the LGBTQ+ community;
• Treat others with compassion and empathy;
• Have great time management and organizational skills;
• Enjoy working in a teambased environment;
• Feel passionately about EDGE NJ's mission.

• Starting Range of $48,000 to $51,000;
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO);
• 401(k) Retirement Plan;
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances fully paid for by EDGE NJ.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

• Are you bilingual? If so, which languages do you speak?
• Do you have experience working with the HIV+ and/or LGBTQ+ communities?
• Do you have experience documenting case notes using an electronic medical records system? If so, which systems are you proficient in?

• Case management: 1 year (required)