CASE MANAGER

Allies for Health and Wellbeing•Pittsburgh, PA

50m•$45,000 - $52,000

About The Position

Position Overview The Case Manager ensures that Allies’ clients living with HIV/AIDS have access to necessary housing, food, medical, mental health, drug & alcohol, and legal services by engaging them in the service planning process, and providing education, counseling, and referrals which promotes optimal health and independent living. Our Case Managers provide medical and non-medical case management services to clients in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Somerset, Washington, and Westmoreland counties. The position will report to the Client Services Manager and will work collaboratively with other Client Services and Clinic staff, our Health Advocates, and a multitude of agencies. Mission To improve health and well-being, ALLIES provides integrated medical care, supportive human services, and community-based education for individuals living with, or at risk of HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections. Vision ALLIES envisions a healthier community whereby people access integrated medical care and supportive human services in a respectful setting, free of stigma and discrimination.

Requirements

Interviewing clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress in order to develop and manage service coordination plans
Working with a multitude of agencies to coordinate referrals
Basic knowledge and understanding of AIDS/HIV
Drug & Alcohol service coordination and care
Mental Health service coordination and care
Writing service notes in electronic health record system
Balancing and prioritizing patient and administrative responsibilities
A bachelor’s degree in social work or similar area is required
All Case Managers must have a current driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable personal vehicle
The Case Manager will be called upon to engage in physical activity appropriate to Clinic and Office environments including the capacity to stand or sit for extended periods
Current PA child abuse, PA criminal history, Federal criminal history clearances, and verification of TB test performed within the last year are required within the first 30 days of employment

Nice To Haves

candidates with either an MSW or MPH are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Work with assigned clients to develop and maintain an up-to-date service coordination plan
Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in care plan
Utilize techniques and principles of Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma Informed Care
Meet with all assigned clients regularly to ensure service coordination plans, certifications and medical documentation for specific programs, and administrative paperwork are current
Refer client to community resources to provide access to services such as medical, mental health, drug & alcohol, financial assistance, government programs, legal aid, housing, transportation, job placement and education
Advocate for clients to resolve crises and process emergency funding assistance
Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate client’s medical or physical condition and to assess needs
Establish and maintain timely follow-up with clients, referrals, and coordination of care
Record all client interactions and services in electronic case management system on daily basis
Completes all administrative paperwork according to Allies’ guidelines for billing, reimbursement, and reporting
Provide feedback to improve client services
Evaluate outcomes by measuring, tracking, and analyzing results
Seek out up-to-date information about Allies’ programs and services, as well as relevant local, regional, and national health statistics that will inform and support our Mission
Improve job knowledge by remaining aware of new regulations and best practices; attending all required agency and departmental training; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
Embrace and exemplify organizational standards and guiding principles for processes, protocols, and utilization
Commit to Allies’ promise to sustain and extend diversity, equity, and inclusion
Contribute to efforts which build and reinforce Allies’ distinctive, effective, and ethical practices