Case Manager (4260)

Responsibilities

• Case Management: 75%
• Conduct client intake interview to determine eligibility for the program.
• Develop a Care Plan that includes an accurate evaluation of all client needs.
• Provide client education and support regarding their disease.
• Identify program resources available to the client and arrange and coordinate services for the client including linkage to funded and non-funded entities.
• Provide application information and advocacy to clients in order to access benefits such as Medicare, Medicaid, Health Insurance, pharmaceutical assistance programs, and local resources.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings to staff clients in order to retain them in medical care, share resources, and strategize for best client outcomes.
• Travel as needed to Decatur satellite office.
• Administration: 15%
• Establish and maintain working relationships with service providers in the community.
• Input and document client information into Provide Enterprise database as mandated by IDPH for all medical case management activities.
• Aid in the compilation of program related reports.
• Teaching: 5%
• Attend and participate in local, regional, and national meetings pertaining to HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease management.
• Provide educational information to program clients and to clinic patients.
• Aid in educational programs designed for client population.
• Research: 5%
• Cooperate with physician faculty projects pertaining to HIV/AIDS issues by interpreting, evaluating and utilizing current research.
• Investigate literature for general and specific references of interest to the research program.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities as directed from the Illinois Department of Public Health and other funding sources.

Requirements

• One of the following:
• Bachelor's degree with a major in the social or behavioral science or related health specialty from an accredited college or university;
• Master's degree in social or behavioral science or related health specialty area from an accredited college or university;
• One (1) year (12 months) of progressively more responsible full-time experience in the practice of social services/agencies or medical/clinical setting maintaining acceptable standards of social work practices.

Qualifications

Supplemental Information

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