CM1, HIV Case Manager

*NOTE* Your application must include your first and last name as they appear on your social security card.

Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS? Can you help our clients navigate social services and healthcare systems to access the support they need? Are you ready to become part of a multidisciplinary team that collaborates to provide comprehensive care? If so, the HIV/AIDS Case Manager position with the Spokane Regional Health District is the job for you!

This is a full-time hybrid work position located at the SRHD main campus, has a dedicated Monday-Friday dayshift schedule, and starts at $30.17/hr.

Who we are:
The Spokane Regional Health District is passionate about public health and considers it a privilege to be able to provide services to the residents of Spokane County. We are one of 34 local public health agencies serving Washington state's 39 counties. We have approximately 280 employees and serve a population of more than 550,000 in Spokane County.

What we do:
The Spokane Regional Health District is organized into six divisions to serve the diverse needs of our community best: Environmental Public Health, Community Health, Treatment Services, Disease Prevention and Response, Administration, and Finance.

Why you should work with us:
SRHD considers it a privilege to serve our community with love, compassion, and generosity. We work hard to create a dynamic work environment that is warm, welcoming, and vibrant. Predictable scheduling, low-stress position, union representation, and a comprehensive benefits package are just a few reasons to join this amazing team!

What you can expect from us:
There are many perks to working at the Spokane Regional Health District! In addition to being able to directly improve the health and well-being of your local community, below is a brief summary of our benefits:

*37.5-hour work week
*PTO and Holiday Pay
*Pension plan options
*13 Paid Holidays plus 1 personal day
*Paid Vacation (7.5 hours per month)
*Paid Sick Leave (7.5 hours per month)
*Tuition reimbursement
*Competitive medical benefits
*Career growth and development planning
*And much more...

The HIV/AIDS Case Manager 1 works closely with clients living with HIV/AIDS who have multiple psychosocial and/or health related needs. Medical Case Management services is a strength-based approach to service that includes treatment adherence counseling, assisting with obtaining and maintaining medical insurance, coordination and follow-up of medical treatments, client advocacy, and assistance in obtaining housing, financial support, legal services, social support, and any other needed service. The goals of Medical Case Management are to ensure that clients with HIV/AIDS have timely access to comprehensive medical care, social services, prevent disease transmission, delay of HIV progression, and to promote and support client independence and self-sufficiency.

*May have to directly provide transportation services. Transportation of clients is only authorized with the use of a company vehicle.*

Some Essential Functions Include:

• Coordinates client intakes, eligibility, comprehensive assessments, releases of information, and individual service plans for HIV/AIDS positive individuals seeking Medical Case Management, within required DOH timeframe on initial, biannual, or annual basis.
• Documents client activities, enters case notes, updates client demographics, housing, and income status, enters supportive services, viral loads, medical visits, documents service provision, and reports performance measures into Provide in a timely manner (DOH standards).
• Provides proactive case management with monthly or bi-monthly engagement with clients at a minimum basis based on acuity level.
• Acts as a liaison between clients, caregivers, landlords, and other service providers to obtain and share information that support optimal care and service provision.

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, psychology, sociology, behavioral health sciences, or other closely related field.
• Two years' experience in social services, case management, or counseling.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license and current auto insurance or access to transportation daily to complete essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in public health, social work, psychology, sociology, behavioral health sciences, or other closely related field.
• Experience in HIV or other communicable diseases.
• With a master's degree, one year of experience in social services, case management, or counseling will be considered.

If you share our values, we want to hear from you! For more information about SRHD, visit https://www.srhd.org/about-srhd