Ryan White Case Manager bei Georgia Department of Public Health (GA), GA

About the Department

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Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.
 What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.  
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths. 
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

Position Duties

The Ryan White Case Manager is responsible for both medical and non-medical case management for adults living with HIV. The case manager is responsible for completing and updating acuity scales, developing and implementing an individualized service plan, and following up with clients as needed to meet health goals. The case manager is also responsible for linking clients to services to help address social determinants of health and barriers to care. The focus of case management interventions is to promote and encourage adherence to care. 

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Complete initial assessment of service needs by completing the Ryan White Acuity Scale and update per the Ryan White Case Management Standards 
• Develop a comprehensive Individualized Service Plan (ISP) for appropriate clients and update per the Ryan White Case Management Standards
• Monitor the client to assess the efficacy of care plan and progress towards health goals
• Ongoing assessment of the client and other key family members’ needs and personal support systems 
• Maintain up to date documentation in eClinical (the medical record) for assigned case load
• Document, for all clients, evidence of coordination of services required to implement the ISP during service provision, referrals, and follow-up areas 
• Timely and coordinated access to medically appropriate levels of health, support services and continuity of care 
• Treatment adherence counseling to ensure readiness for the adherence to complex HIV treatments
• Client-specific advocacy and/or review of utilization of services
• Coordination of prenatal care if applicable
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor of Science in Nursing AND one (1) year of case management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• HIV case management experience is preferred.
• Master’s degree in social work or a related field preferred.

Other Qualifications

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. 

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. 

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email [email protected]. 

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not receive an interview.  DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

BENEFITS

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.

Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.