GENERAL FUNCTION: The Case Manager provides social work and client advocacy services to clients of Big Bend Cares. This position is responsible to the Director of Client Services.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
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Assists HIV positive clients with improving their health by providing client-centered activities, including:
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Comprehensive assessment of service needs
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Development of a comprehensive, individualized care plan
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Providing timely and coordinated linkage and access to core medical and support services.
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Monitors client progress and re-evaluates care plan
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Follows DOH’s HIV/AIDS case management standard and guidelines including those outlining required eligibility redeterminations, use of CAREWare, and casefile documentation.
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Maintains a thorough knowledge and understanding of the Clients’ Rights and Responsibilities as well as all client procedures.
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Advocates on each client’s behalf in accessing needed services.
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Recommends changes in case management policies and procedures.
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Completes pre-intakes as required.
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Maintains and reports caseload data as requested.
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Maintains assigned client files.
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Completes billing documentation.
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Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Case managers must have at least one of the following staff qualifications:
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A bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or human services,
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A bachelor’s degree in any field of study with at least six months of case management experience,
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Applicable experience, which may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education, or
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A registered nursing license in Florida.
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Knowledge of HIV disease, government programs, and medical social work procedures is preferred.
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Must submit to and pass a level 2 background screening.
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Must have reliable transportation.
Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00 pm
40 hours
