Client need assessments, care coordination, risk reduction education, client advocacy, and HIV disease and medical care education. Being comfortable having direct and honest discussions with clients regarding sensitive topics such as sexual activity and drug use behavior. Though this is not a mental health-based position, case managers need to occasionally work with clients who are experiencing a crisis, and requires having crisis intervention skills and be able to thoroughly assess client… Show more Client need assessments, care coordination, risk reduction education, client advocacy, and HIV disease and medical care education. Being comfortable having direct and honest discussions with clients regarding sensitive topics such as sexual activity and drug use behavior. Though this is not a mental health-based position, case managers need to occasionally work with clients who are experiencing a crisis, and requires having crisis intervention skills and be able to thoroughly assess client suicidality, safety, etc. The case management program works from client-centered, strength-based, harm-reduction, and trauma-informed perspectives; comfortable working from these perspectives is necessary for the success of clients. Case managers also work with medical and social service providers throughout the community and documenting interactions with clients and providers in a timely manner. Show less

HIV Outreach Case Management (HOCM) provides rapid-access, ongoing support to people with HIV to access and maintain healthcare, meet basic needs, increase access to needed community supports and reduce risk of HIV transmission. Service delivery is through outreach interactions meeting clients in accessible community locations. Service design requires streamlined eligibility and intake processes to allow for immediate support access. HOCM of this service develops, implements, and evaluates… Show more HIV Outreach Case Management (HOCM) provides rapid-access, ongoing support to people with HIV to access and maintain healthcare, meet basic needs, increase access to needed community supports and reduce risk of HIV transmission. Service delivery is through outreach interactions meeting clients in accessible community locations. Service design requires streamlined eligibility and intake processes to allow for immediate support access. HOCM of this service develops, implements, and evaluates these services. Timely and coordinated referrals and assistance accessing appropriate health and support services based on client-identified priorities. Ongoing client support to assess progress towards goals and emerging needs for support. Client-specific advocacy to support service access. Delivery of client-tailored education regarding HIV care and treatment, risk reduction and other areas to support optimal health outcomes. Show less

HIV Outreach Case Management (HOCM) provides rapid-access, ongoing support to people with HIV to access and maintain healthcare, meet basic needs, increase access to needed community supports and reduce risk of HIV transmission. Service delivery is through outreach interactions meeting clients in accessible community locations. Service design requires streamlined eligibility and intake processes to allow for immediate support access. HOCM of this service develops, implements, and evaluates… Show more HIV Outreach Case Management (HOCM) provides rapid-access, ongoing support to people with HIV to access and maintain healthcare, meet basic needs, increase access to needed community supports and reduce risk of HIV transmission. Service delivery is through outreach interactions meeting clients in accessible community locations. Service design requires streamlined eligibility and intake processes to allow for immediate support access. HOCM of this service develops, implements, and evaluates these services. Timely and coordinated referrals and assistance accessing appropriate health and support services based on client-identified priorities. Ongoing client support to assess progress towards goals and emerging needs for support. Client-specific advocacy to support service access. Delivery of client-tailored education regarding HIV care and treatment, risk reduction and other areas to support optimal health outcomes. Show less

Case Manager assists clients in obtaining needed services, education, and financial assistance in the community by maintaining a comprehensive directory of local services to include housing, financial assistance, educational assistance, job training, job placement services, and childcare resources. Conduct community outreach and build strong community relationships.

Coordinating services and referrals, home visiting, goal-setting, education on child development, hearing and vision screening, crisis intervention, data processing, crisis-line volunteering, fundraising, and participating in community outreach.