Intensive Case Manager Position Available In Orange, Florida

Intensive Case Manager Hope and Help Center of Central Florida Inc Winter Park, FL Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$42.3K – $48.5K a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Spanish Writing skills Mid-level Social Sciences Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree Case management

HIV/AIDS

care 1 year Care plans Full Job Description SUMMARY Responsible for providing HIV Intensive Case Management services to an assigned caseload in accordance with Federal legislation, the Ryan White Treatment Modernization Act of 2009, and the Orlando EMA HIV Health Services Planning Council. These services help consumers gain access to needed medical, social, educational, and other services. This includes direct assistance in gaining access to services, coordination of care, and linkage to appropriate services.

Medical Case Management includes:

(1) Initial assessment of service needs; (2) Development of individualized care plan; (3) continuous client monitoring and follow-up; and (5) Treatment adherence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. 1. Initial assessment of service needs 2. Development of a comprehensive, individualized care plan 3. Timely and coordinated access to medically appropriate levels of health and support services and continuity of care 4. Continuous client monitoring to assess the efficacy of the care plan 5. Re-evaluation of the care plan at least every 6 months with adaptations as necessary 6. Ongoing assessment of the client’s and other key family members’ needs and personal support systems 7. Treatment adherence counseling to ensure readiness for and adherence to complex HIV treatments 8. Client-specific advocacy and/or review of utilization of services 9. Make appropriate referrals to Hope & Help’s services and other service agencies. 10. Perform oversight of the entire case and linkage to appropriate services. 11. Maintain accurate, same day records of each client interaction via progress notes and corresponding documentation in the client file and meet all other reporting deadlines specific to grantee guidelines. 12. Coordinate with Referral for Healthcare Specialists for all clients on shared caseloads.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other work-related duties and special projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL OF

 Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment  HIPAA Laws  Concepts and principles of infectious disease in adult HIV-positive patients  Counseling techniques and practices  Principles and practices of social work  Methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data

ABILITY TO

 Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a diverse population varying in age, physical/mental health, lifestyles, and cultural/ethnic backgrounds  Meet time schedules, deadlines, and plan and organize work  Work confidently with discretion and independently with little direction  Work cooperatively with others using tact, patience, and courtesy  Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field  Work with confidential data with discretion  Be sensitive to issues involved in working in a multi-cultural, community-based organization  Interact effectively with patients and families from diverse populations  Establish and maintain effective team relationships with other healthcare personnel and the public  Respond effectively to client crisis situations; interview and assess needs of clients  Follow through on all phases of the services for care  Provide support to the Case Management Supervisor and other Case Management professionals to ensure the clinical team functions as a cohesive unit  Possess and maintain valid Florida driver’s license and proof of insurance  Maintain reliable and accessible transportation for travel throughout Central Florida area  Speak Spanish or Creole is preferred EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in a social science from an accredited college or university with at least one (1) year of case management experience, or Bachelor’s degree not in a social science from an accredited college or university and must have at least one (1) year in direct

HIV/AIDS

case management experience. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and/or

REGISTRATIONS

Valid Florida Driver’s License required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. About Hope and Help Center of Central Florida Inc Welcome to Hope & Help, a non-profit health organization and medical clinic committed to reducing the alarming rates of HIV and STI transmissions in Florida. Our mission is to provide comprehensive health education, prevention, testing, and treatment. We offer free, rapid testing for HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis C at various locations to ensure accessibility. The Medical Clinic provides STI testing and treatment options in Orlando, with patient assistance programs ensuring inclusivity. We understand the interconnected nature of health and offer services such as housing assistance, transgender healthcare, and hormone replacement therapy. Six support groups are also available to provide emotional support. Visit us for a warm and welcoming environment where we stand as the beacon of healthcare you need for testing and treatment. Together, let’s end the HIV and STI epidemic in Florida.