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SALARY: $35-37/hr, DOE, nonexempt
POSITION TYPE: .5 FTE (20 hours/week)
DEPARTMENT: Client Services
SUPERVISOR: Client Services Manager
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will provide English and Spanish-speaking clients with Medical Case management services. The HIV Medical Case Manager will work in close partnership with HIV medical providers in the community. The HIV Medical Case Manager will communicate with providers regarding the client’s case management care plan and the medical treatment plan. In addition, HIV Medical Case Managers will provide services that many HIV doctors have limited time to provide: treatment management and medication adherence, HIV disease and side effects management, nutritional therapy, oral health interventions and referral, liver health and hepatitis disease management (acute and chronic) and HIV risk reduction.
Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) defines medical case management as:
“Medical case management services (including treatment adherence) are a range of client-centered services that link clients with health care, psychosocial, and other services. The coordination and follow-up of medical treatments is a component of medical case management. These services ensure timely and coordinated access to medically appropriate levels of health and support services and continuity of care, through ongoing assessment of the client’s and other key family members’ needs and personal support systems. Medical case management includes the provision of treatment adherence counseling to ensure readiness for, and adherence to, complex HIV/AIDS treatments.
Key activities include (1) initial assessment of service needs; (2) development of a comprehensive, individualized service plan; (3) provision of services required to implement the plan; (4) monitoring to assess the efficacy of the plan; and (5) periodic re-evaluation and adaptation of the plan as necessary over the life of the client. It includes client-specific advocacy and/or review of utilization of services. This includes all types of case management including face-to-face, phone contact, and any other form of communication.”
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Complete regular health assessment on eligible clients
Develop and lead RN care plan for eligible clients
Conduct case conferences with Ryan White Care coordinators
Conduct Case conference with medical providers, including HIV specialty care
Build and maintain relationships with medical providers
Complete annual HIV RN training
Advocate for clients with medical service providers
Provide direct one-on-one medical case management services to eligible clients in English and Spanish
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of disease progression and relevant therapies
Provide client education pertaining to disease progression and relevant therapies
Maintain up-to-date and accurate client records
Advocate with other case managers and other service providers on behalf of our clients
Provide intensive, short-term intervention to newly diagnosed clients focusing on HIV disease management, prevention/risk reduction education
Participate in necessary meetings
Assist Director/Manager with all necessary reports
Participate in agency teams
Travel to other counties to conduct home visits and appointments with clients
Other duties as defined by Director and Ryan White Principles and Standards
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Registered Nursing license
Valid Oregon driver’s license, driving record sufficient to be covered by agency auto insurance policy, ability to transport self to job-related events and education locations
TB test provided by agency
Ability to pass agency criminal background check
Ability to work effectively with challenging patients
Ability to communicate in English and Spanish
Ability to pass AIDS RN Certification within 12 months
Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen
Preference will be given to bilingual (Spanish & English) candidates
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required
· Repetitive use of hands such as grasping, twisting/turning of wrists, and finger dexterity necessary to perform various clerical duties, such as typing and writing.
· Frequent use of arms such as pushing and pulling to open and close drawers and cabinets
· Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time at an assigned station
· Ability to bend, stand, and reach to be able to transport clients and to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds
· Continuous clarity of vision at 20 inches or less for processing of paperwork
The physical demands described above here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
WORKING CONDITIONS, TRAVEL AND ENVIRONMENT:
The duties of this job require individuals be able to work in an office-setting
The duties of this job require regular attendance
· Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings and evenings
· Ability to work 5 days per week for a minimum of 24 hours per week
Travel to other locations as necessary to complete essential job functions
· Ability to transport self to job-related events and locations
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS:
Tell us about your experience working with coworkers who hold cultural and political beliefs that are different from your own.
What would you consider to be an ideal work structure and environment?
What is the most important thing we need to know about you in order to create a work environment where you will succeed?
What challenges do you think you will face in working with a diverse population?
HIV Alliance prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, HIV antibody status or any other factor protected by law or association with any of these classes, in its services, employment, or use of volunteers.
HIV Alliance is a community united to stop the spread of the HIV epidemic. We strive to create an environment where everyone is empowered to reach their full potential. We value the diverse perspectives that each of us brings to this work, understanding the influences of culture, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, genetic information and HIV status in shaping our life experiences. We pledge to listen and ask questions before making judgments, and to continue to educate ourselves and each other. We recognize that we will only be successful against the HIV epidemic in a culture where oppression is not tolerated.
