Infectious Disease Discharge Care Navigator

South Carolina Department of Corrections; Columbia (SC); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a discharge planning coordinator to support infectious disease populations. The role focuses on intake and discharge assessments, referrals, and linkage to care, with emphasis on continuity of services after release.

Responsibilities include coordinating HIV/HCV care, collaborating with healthcare teams and community partners, and maintaining program data and documentation in EHR systems.

Formación

• A bachelor's degree and professional experience in human services or social services program.
• A bachelor's degree and two (2) years of relevant program experience.
• A master's degree and one (1) year of relevant program experience.
• Experience in discharge planning strongly preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Conducts intake and discharge assessments of identified infectious disease offenders and coordinates referrals based on identified healthcare needs.
• Coordinates specialized HIV and Hepatitis-C (HCV) discharge planning, including linkage to medical care, medication access, laboratory follow-up, and community-based support services.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary and community partners to coordinate medical services, follow-up appointments, medications, and other services required following release.
• Identifies barriers to successful community transition and collaborates with healthcare teams and community agencies to develop appropriate solutions and promote continuity of care.
• Maintains current community resources information and facilitates referrals to healthcare providers, pharmacies, specialty services, and supportive resources.
• Collects and reports program data and prepares required monthly reports related to medical clinics, HIV, HCV, TB, and other designated infectious disease populations.
• Documents discharge planning and care coordination activities in the electronic health record and other required systems.
• Serves as a backup for general medical discharge planning and assist with coordination of healthcare services and referrals as needed.
• Attends external meetings, workshops, conferences, and other professional activities as a representation of SCDC.
• Assists with implementation and management of grant-funded activities by maintaining required documentation, collecting and reporting program data, monitoring compliance with grant requirements, coordinating grant-related services, and collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure effective use of grant resources.

Conocimientos

Discharge planning

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Descripción del empleo

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a discharge planning coordinator to support infectious disease populations. The role focuses on intake and discharge assessments, referrals, and linkage to care, with emphasis on continuity of services after release.

Responsibilities include coordinating HIV/HCV care, collaborating with healthcare teams and community partners, and maintaining program data and documentation in EHR systems.