HIV Case Manager - Housing & Support

The Doe Fund Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Doe Fund in Bronx, NY is seeking a Case Manager for the new permanent supportive housing program serving homeless individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. You will provide supportive case management, connect residents with services, and promote independence.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, developing service plans, coordinating healthcare linkages, and assisting with benefits, while upholding confidentiality and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or relevant field.
• Minimum of three years of post-Master's experience.
• Ideal candidate must have working knowledge of HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, mental illness, and homelessness.
• Excellent case management skills, including knowledge of benefits in the NYC Metro area.
• Sensitivity to community issues and needs; strong communication and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload and provide supportive case management services to these individuals
• Maintain resident records in compliance with agency and funding standards
• Conduct and review assessments
• Develop and implement individual Service Plans and assist residents with achieving their goals geared towards self-sufficiency
• Monitor and ensure residents are linked to healthcare providers
• Provide counseling and crisis intervention as necessary
• Assist residents in securing and maintaining benefits
• Maintain a liaison with community services including hospitals, substance abuse treatment programs, HRA, and mental health programs
• Facilitate groups and activities that promote health and independent living skills development
• Monitor and assist residents with rent payments and budgeting
• Educate residents about approaches to mental health
• Attend ongoing trainings to enhance the services provided to the residents
• Assist with completion of reports as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Ethical standards

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Master’s degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Email

Job description

The Doe Fund in Bronx, NY is seeking a Case Manager for the new permanent supportive housing program serving homeless individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. You will provide supportive case management, connect residents with services, and promote independence.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, developing service plans, coordinating healthcare linkages, and assisting with benefits, while upholding confidentiality and ethical standards.