Job Description

 

HIV Case Manager

Focus Population: Long-Term Survivors

Department: Treatment-Healthcare Access

Salary/Wages $46,000-49,000 per annum

Supervisor Adherence Supervisor

Status Regular, Full-time, Non-exempt
Location Tacoma, WA (on-site)

Mission Statement: PCAF, through education and service, prevents HIV acquisition, assists persons living with and/or impacted by HIV and associated illnesses, and combats HIV-related stigma and discrimination.

Summary: The Long-Term Survivor (LTS) Case Manager provides services to individuals who have been living with HIV for more than twenty (20) years who are experiencing attenuated non-communicable diseases and/or reduced capacity to adhere to HIV antiretroviral treatment. The incumbent will abide by the statewide standards for HIV Case Management. This role requires an elite understanding of HIV-related stigma and associated discrimination experienced by communities highly impacted by HIV in addition to the impact of long-term HIV diagnosis on the primary & brain health of individuals. The LTS Medical Case Manager will function as a member of the Healthcare Access Department of the Treatment Division.

Essential Job Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Provide services to individuals living with HIV for PCAF in accordance with the statewide standards for HIV Medical Case Management – 35 %

• Develop, implement, monitor, review, and update individual service plans with clients, tailoring the plans to the clients’ identified needs.

• Assist with screening intakes for new clients by serving as redundancy for conducting intake appointments.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments with clients.
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the statewide standards for HIV Medical Case Management, and adhere to the requirements outlined in these standards.

Serve as a specialist and consultant to the Treatment Division regarding issues related to HIV and long-term survivorship – 15%

• Attend community-based programs and trainings that support HIV care, prevention efforts, and expansion of services for people living with HIV, especially for BIPOC (Black-Indigenous-People of Color).

• Serve as liaison between programs and agencies, especially BIPOC, and the Healthcare Access Department; networking to facilitate stronger referral; and serve as a resource for community partners.

Document and maintain recordkeeping as required by funding sources- 25%
Maintain accurate records at all times.

• Prepare required statistical reports in a precise and timely manner.

Cultivate and maintain working knowledge of resources and relationships with supportive providers- 15 %

• Develop positive working relationships with medical, mental health, substance use, and other social service providers.

• Facilitate client referrals for services when necessary and appropriate.
• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of eligibility and benefit provisions for public and private financial assistance and health care coverage programs.
• Assist clients to enroll in programs when appropriate.

Competencies

• Working knowledge of HIV, systems of care, and HIV-related stigma.
• Working knowledge of and ability to access community resources and referrals in the South Sound region.
• Motivation to serve as a member of a small team, self directed in performance and able to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required, along with the demonstrated ability to engage with others.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Word and Excel, computer word processing, and various databases. Demonstrated ability to access information via the Internet.

Education and Experience

• Lived and/or professional experience of HIV Survivorship, knowledge, and skills to perform the job at an elite level and/or a Bachelor’s degree required in psychology, social work, counseling, or closely related field from a fully accredited college or university

• Employment history must include a minimum of two years related work or volunteerism in a health or human service position.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None required for this position.
• Potential to serve as task instructor for PCAF interns.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Maintain a basic understanding of the acquisition, transmission, and treatment of HIV, including HIV-related stigma and associated discrimination.

• Exceptional ability to work independently and to prioritize workload, manage time effectively, coordinate resources, and monitor work to ensure quality.

• Ability to be flexible and supportive, with demonstrated ability to work effectively under stressful conditions as a member of a diverse team.

• Prefer candidates who have experience working with diverse populations, including those experiencing mental health, substance use, and housing concerns. Experience working with individuals living with HIV is preferred.

• Prefer candidates with successful management of chronic illness, and knowledge of the grieving and death and dying process.

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to an environment that celebrates diversity and difference, especially related to socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, and ethnicity.

• Demonstrated understanding of institutional and structural racism, and other systems of oppression.

• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, including working on one’s own internal biases and cultural humility.

• Experience using social justice oriented, anti-racist, pro-equity, and collaborative approaches.

• Ability and willingness to articulate and abide by PCAF’s philosophy and policies in providing services to clients, functioning as a member of staff and in representing the agency.

• Apply strengths-based and harm reduction models and reinforce harm reduction messaging when applicable in assigned role.

• Consistently model and display appropriate professional boundaries at all times.
• Contribute as a team member and share in the responsibilities required to serve the mission of the organization. This includes, but is not limited to attending events, participating in fundraising activities, obtaining training, undertaking research, traveling, flexibility in scheduling, covering the commitments of coworkers when they are unable, and other duties as assigned.

• PCAF is a fragrance free workplace. All employees are requested to avoid the use of scented products before and during time in office.

• Generally, in an office environment with occasional visits to external environments.
• Physical components include lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs, accessing computers and communication tools for interfacing with others and at meetings.

PCAF Non-Discrimination Policy: PCAF (Pierce County AIDS Foundation) is a proud equal opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of ethnic origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, or the presence of any sensory or physical disability, including HIV status.

Disclaimer : This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. PCAF is in alignment with state orders, and all PCAF employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed, to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $46,000.00 – $49,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tacoma, WA 98409: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)
• lived/professional/academic HIV: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

To apply, email resume to mgivens@pcaf-wa.org. No phone calls please

*Please mention you saw this ad on AcademicJobs.*

Apply Now