Illinois Case Manager chez The Project of the Quad Cities

Description

Title: HIV Medical Case Manager

Reporting Relationship: CM Manager

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Since 1986, The Project has served people living with HIV/AIDS with remarkable care and radical acceptance. We take a holistic approach to health care by treating the entire individual. Our services include HIV case management, HIV/STI prevention, harm reduction supply distribution, no-cost mental health services, and more. Learn more about us at www.tpqc.org.

The Project is pleased to announce that we are actively seeking an HIV Medical Case Manager to oversee a caseload of individuals living with HIV in the Illinois Quad Cities and surrounding areas. The Medical Case Manager will collaborate with community organizations and assess clients' biopsychosocial needs.

Responsibilities Include:

• Managing a caseload of 45-50 clients living with HIV/AIDS and ensuring eligibility is maintained for Ryan White Part B services which includes updating income, residency, insurance, and lab work on a bi-annual basis.
• Assisting clients with overcoming identified barriers to medication and treatment adherence including, but not limited to, housing instability, inadequate nutrition, transportation barriers, substance use disorders, and mental health needs.
• Maintaining close advocate relationships with clients to include face-to-face contact, at minimum, on an annual basis.
• Developing meaningful rapport and advocating for clients served by maintaining direct communication with community-based organizations and medical providers.

Requirements

Compensastion

Compensation starts at $45,910 per year. The final offered salary is determined by years of professional and/or lived experience beyond the minimum requirement, with an addition 2.5% for those proficient in a second language relevant to the role. Our compensation structure is experience-centric and not contingent on education. As part of our commitment to pay equity, salaries are non-negotiable and include an annual increase.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate degree in psychology, Public Health, Social Work, Mental Health/Behavioral Health, Social Sciences, or  
• Three or more years of related experience managing a client caseload, preferably in a social services setting. 
• Demonstrated knowledge and at least 6 years of related work experience or  
• Current Illinois licensure as a licensed practical nurse (LPN), registered nurse (RN), or advances practice registered nurse 
• Strong cultural awareness of people living with HIV/AIDS, men who have sex with men, communities of color, and people with substance use issues, and how this may affect or influence service delivery. 
• Desire and ability to engage in equity and inclusion initiatives and discussions in the workplace, including but not limited to engaging in training workshops, team and department meetings, and critical conversations for how The Project can better meet the needs of those we serve. 

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License, current vehicle insurance coverage, and reliable access to a working vehicle

Benefits

• Mission-driven and supportive organization.
• Health/Dental/Vision benefits - Day 1.
• Generous PTO accrual, Sick Time & 12 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) + 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement / Professional development assistance

So why not join our team?

Apply now. Cover letters encouraged, but not required. Application review will be on a rolling basis.

EEO Statement

The Project of the Quad Cities believes in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Our company’s success depends on the effective utilization of qualified individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We will not discriminate based on these characteristics in a personnel action including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotions, transfers, demotions, benefits, compensation, discipline, termination and any other conditions or privileges of employment.