Medical Case Manager

Family Centers•Stamford, CT

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Case Manager is responsible for helping clients living with HIV/AIDS access and remain in care, including mental health, oral health and support services.

Requirements

Must be able to serve as a positive representative of Family Centers CARES
Must be sensitive to culture, race, sexual orientation, age, gender, etc.
Must be trustworthy and able to uphold strict confidentiality policies
Must have experience in intensive case management
Be able to take individual initiative, but also be a team player
Determined
Able to take individual initiative, but also able to be a team player
Comfortable interacting with individuals and groups of people
Must have own vehicle and have valid driver’s license
BS/BA/BSW or case management experience

Nice To Haves

Experience/knowledge in HIV/AIDS is a plus
Bi-Lingual (Creole or other) preferred

Responsibilities

Meet with clients to assess and prioritize their needs
Fill out paperwork and applications on a continual basis for entitlements, emergency care funds and more.
Maintain updated client files including biannual assessments, service plans and monthly progress notes.
Advocate for clients when they are not able to advocate for themselves
Make home visits, accompany clients to medical visits and participate in outreach efforts when needed
Make referrals to other agencies and to follow-up on those connections
Collaborate with the other Medical Case Managers about new cases
Work closely with the entire HIV Care Team and other community agencies
Attend the Immunology Clinic twice monthly as necessary
Attend and participate in Bi-weekly staff meetings, monthly Case Reviews
Have bi-monthly supervision sessions with Supervisor
Attend 20 hours of continuing education per year.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off – Up to 15 vacation days annually (increases to 25 days after 10 years), 11 paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, and up to 10 sick days.
Half-Day Summer Fridays (in select programs)
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Options
Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts FSA & DCA (Health Care & Dependent Care)
403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 6% employer contribution
Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
Voluntary Opt-In Benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, supplemental Life Insurance, and more
Tuition Assistance (eligible to apply after 6 months of service)
Student Loan Repayment Opportunity