HRC Case Manager
About The Position
The HRC Case Manager, under the supervision of the HRC, performs duties relating to Harm Reduction specific community case management and referral services as needed. The Hyacinth AIDS Foundation's mission is to help people live with HIV, stop the spread of the epidemic, and serve as a critical voice in the public debate surrounding AIDS in New Jersey. Foundational behaviors expected include service/client services, community/teamwork, and leadership. Employees must treat all personal and confidential information, including medical conditions and sexual orientation, with the utmost confidentiality, conforming to HIPAA guidelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 1-3 years of experience in social services/community services
- Active listening skills
- Familiarity with trauma informed care approach
- Knowledge of available services and community resources in North Hudson
- Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree and one-year previous office experience.
- A candidate who has no degree but seems exceptionally suitable will be considered if he/she can demonstrate additional years of relevant office systems experience.
- Excellent oral presentation and writing skills.
- Expressed commitment to Hyacinth philosophy.
- Experience working in communities in Hudson County.
- Knowledge of supportive services and community resources.
- Grant reporting and data collection experience.
- Knowledgeable about working with people with active substance use disorders.
- Culturally competent and sensitive to the varying socio-cultural factors that contribute to HIV infections and substance use in Hudson County.
- Able to work non-traditional hours and days including late nights and weekends in order to reach high-risk populations.
Responsibilities
- Provide HRC Case Management in Hudson County.
- Conduct community outreach, provider education, and client recruitment of high-risk negative clients, newly diagnosed, and out-of-care clients in North Hudson.
- Conduct education presentations about Harm Reduction to providers throughout Hudson County.
- Develop available resources in Hudson County.
- Develop clients’ individualized assessments and service plans.
- Refer clients to medical care, substance use treatment, and other supportive service needs.
- Establish, maintain, and update client case records using approved agency forms and procedures, ensuring confidentiality.
- Prepare monthly reports in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Maintain and update client information in required reporting systems.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and supervisory conferences.
- Maintain working relationships with other community providers.
- Observe established administrative procedures.
- Provide written reports and maintain statistics as required.
- Represent the agency at community events, meetings, and conferences.
- Attend and participate in staff training opportunities.
- Adhere to Hyacinth policies and procedures including client confidentiality provisions.
- Attend required opioid and harm reduction meetings.
- Assist in preparation of written and electronic reports, maintaining records and statistics of program data as required.
- Assist with group activities, outreach events, and other program informal and formal social events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
