Senior Care Coordinator, Therapeutic Services

About The Department

The Chicago Center of HIV Elimination, embedded within the University of Chicago's main campus in Hyde Park, is located in Chicago's HIV epicenter. Of the 20 neighborhoods in the city with high annual HIV diagnosis rates (greater than 40 per 100,000), 13 of them are no more than eight miles from the University of Chicago. This area includes 4 of the 6 communities with the highest annual diagnosis rates in the city (Washington Park, West Englewood, Greater Grand Crossing and South Shore). Our position within the hardest hit neighborhoods in Chicago provides unique opportunities to advance HIV testing and prevention interventions locally, providing tangible results to those most affected and to improve the lives of those living with and without HIV infection.

Job Summary

In this role, the Senior Care Coordinator, Therapeutic Services is responsible for delivering quality, patient-centered care for individuals seeking mental health/therapeutic services. They will oversee a caseload of up to 30 community members. This is in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Assistant Care Manager, Therapeutic Services. This candidate will be part of the Supportive Services team. This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of up to 30 mental health clients, providing 1:1 counseling services, completing notes, etc.
• Follow fidelity monitoring protocols in data collection and documentation in Apricot.
• Develop and implement engagement resources for mental health services.
• Provide drop-in mental health services.
• Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project.
• With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks.
• Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects.
• Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts.
• Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.

Requirements

• Holds a college or university degree in related field.
• Knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree.
• Clinical License (LCPC, LCSW, etc.).
• Experience working with and/or providing care to LGBT populations, Black and Latino community members.
• Experience providing services for people with HIV and/or HCV.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, Access and Word.
• Effective leadership and teaching skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Chicago social service resources.
• Knowledge of program subject matter.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility.
• Creativity.
• Able to manage stressful situations.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Able and/or willing to provide HIV/STI treatment, education, and prevention in non-traditional settings.
• Written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.