Case Worker I - Infectious Diseases

About the role

The position of Case Worker I is intended to provide client-centered HIV case management services and thorough bio-psychosocial assessment for individuals in coordination with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct a comprehensive bio-psychosocial culturally-sensitive assessment with the client, and family/support network as appropriate.
• Synthesize program goals and assessed needs to create an individualized plan of care for each client.
• Arrange and coordinate service referrals for the client/family as needed; provide ongoing monitoring of the activities implemented to evaluate progress on the plan of care.
• Refer clients/families to public benefits programs as eligible.
• Independently manage caseload by providing regular contact with enrolled clients and documenting all contacts and service coordination activities in client records as required by program guidelines.
• Educate clients/families about the basic medical and psychosocial aspects of HIV/AIDS in order to optimize adherence to care.
• Adhere to all applicable state laws and the department’s rules and regulations regarding HIV/AIDS programs.
• Maintain current knowledge of medical and psychosocial developments concerning HIV/AIDS and related conditions, and routinely interact and network with ASOs, providers, clinicians, and others involved in HIV/AIDS service delivery.
• Collaborate with case managers from other regions as needed when a patient resides outside of program service boundaries.
• Function as part of a multidisciplinary HIV Specialty Health Care Team, and meet as scheduled in case conferences to ensure coordinated delivery of care to patient and family.
• Work collaboratively within Adult ID Clinic multidisciplinary team and the Project ARK social services team.
• Attend monthly Ryan White community-wide case management meetings.
• Assist with other client support activities as deemed appropriate.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Patient care setting.

Physical Effort: Typically sitting at desk or table. Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement. Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less).

Education

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

Case Management, Community Resources, Computer Literacy.

Benefits

Personal: Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family: We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.