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SalaryCase Manager – The Barbara Van Buren Housing Program (HASA)
The Case Manager will work as part of the social service team. The Case Manager is a non-exempt employee; a Bachelors’ Degree is preferred, a candidate with a high school diploma and five years of experience working with seniors would be considered.
The Case Manager reports to, and is closely supervised by the Program Director, and works collaboratively with the Building Manager. The Case Manager will develop 1:1 relationships with the residents and will provide a comprehensive range of case management services to the residents of The Barbara Van Buren Housing Program, enabling the residents to live as safely and independently as possible.
Direct Services to Residents
Maintain a caseload of approximately 8-10 residents who are living with a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS.- Provide daily medication management to residents in need, which includes coordinating with pharmacies, packing medications and distributing them to clients daily (Monday-Friday).
- Have or become familiar with knowledge about issues related specifically to HIV/AIDS such as (but not limited to) anti-viral medication options, laboratory testing (viral load and T-4 cells), transmission, etc.
- Assist residents in obtaining and maintaining appropriate medical services.
- Escort residents to medical appointments as needed.
- Provide resident-appropriate health education.
- Assist residents in connecting to mental health services.
- Assist residents in obtaining and maintaining entitlements.
- Assist residents in obtaining and maintaining home care.
- Provide care coordination as needed between community service providers.
- Assist residents in establishing and/or maintaining family and social relationships.
- Through in-house and community referrals, assist residents in participating in socialization activities.
- Assist residents with budgeting, income maintenance etc. to ensure on-time payment of rent.
- Follow up with resident and other service providers during out of facility stays such as hospitalizations and/or short-term rehabilitation placements.
- Under supervisor’s guidance, participate in discharge planning as assigned
- Provision of crisis intervention services as needed.
- Provision of recreational group work services for residents.
Additional Responsibilities
Maintain professional roles and boundaries- Maintain thorough case records, including case notes, service plans, medical forms and psychosocial histories within the time frames required by WSFSSH and HASA.
- Work cooperatively with other staff members
- Share information about resident progress, needs, and problems with other staff as appropriate, guided by the WSFSSH Confidentiality Policy
- Develop and maintain competency in software and data bases as required
- Attend training sessions and conferences as required for enhancement of job skills
- Implement emergency procedures as necessary
- Attend supervision meetings, team meetings and staff meetings
- Maintain awareness of and sensitivity to issues of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
BSW or BA in human services field preferred- HS Diploma with at least 5 years related experience will be considered
- Fluency in written and oral English required
- Some knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS is preferred, though Case Manager should have the curiosity and interest to learn about the disease and the resources available to people with HIV/AIDS
- Experience working with individuals with HIV/AIDS and/or with older adults and people with mental illness and/or substance use preferred
WSFSSH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO); employment is based upon employees’ qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
