Colorado Springs, Colorado
CASE MANAGER (Adults and Children) Job Opening in Colorado Springs, Colorado - To provide individualized, comprehensive case management and advocacy services to people living with HIV/AIDS in Southern Colorado.
Provides intensive Case Management, based on levels of acuity, to a caseload of assigned clients.
Maintains ongoing, proactive contact to assess client?s physical and psychosocial status and needs through personal visits, telephone and written contacts.
Conducts comprehensive intake and needs assessments to identify client needs, including but not limited to:
Access to healthcare and the client?s ability to self-manage and actively participate in healthcare
Adherence medication and medical treatment
Income stability including employment needs and eligibility for public benefits (SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, etc)
Mental health and substance abuse issues using program specified assessment tools
Food and nutrition
HIV secondary prevention issues
Develops strategies and goals through Individual Wellness Plans, in conjunction with clients, to meet identified needs. Maintains timely Individual Wellness Plans according to program policies.
Maintains quality and timely session documentation on all client interactions.
Collects service eligibility documentation in a timely manner according to program policies.
Assess caseloads on a monthly basis to determine client acuity. Deactivates cases based on services usage according to program policies.
Identifies internal and external resources to meet client needs, and refers clients accordingly.
Coordinates/Attends Case Conferences with S-CAP Client Services, S-CAP Prevention, CAP Regional offices and other community providers as needed.
Serve as a representative of the regional office at HIV medical clinics and/or community functions.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or a related field. Must be able to work in a diverse setting with diverse populations, including sexual orientation. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Organization and time management skills are a must. Must have valid Colorado Driver?s License/auto insurance and reliable transportation ?Monthly travel is required. Experience with Case Management, financial tracking and budgeting. Computer skills including Windows, MS Word and MS Excel.
SKILLS PREFERRED:
Spanish Language Proficiency and Multicultural Experience Highly Preferred. Experience with HIV/AIDS preferred. Understanding of the Harm Reduction Model and Motivational Interviewing. Training in Cultural Ability to work constructively with a team.
As employees of a charitable organization, all CHN staff share the responsibility of serving as ambassadors for the organization in the community. This can be achieved by fostering the development of relationships with potential constituents and donors as well as by participating in CHN events and activities in a way that is meaningful to each employee.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please email a cover letter and resume (subject line must be ?Case Manager?) to Mary Lucero-Hill, Client Services Manager or fax to .
All offers of employment are subject to the completion of a criminal background check. EOE
Application deadline: 11:59 pm August 25, 2017
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Case Management: 1 year
Required license or certification:
Driver's License
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