Trans Health Case Manager - Trauma-Informed & BIPOC Focus

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health seeks a Trans Health Project Case Manager to provide trauma-informed, gender-affirming case management for Black and Latina transgender women, addressing health care access, housing, HIV prevention, and related social determinants. The role emphasizes participant-centered planning and cross-system advocacy.

Work with researchers and partners to support engagement and confidentiality, in a limited-term or extension-eligible position within the Department of Medicine.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program with at least one year of experience.
• Proficient with PC/Windows environments; proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities.
• Experience working with LGBTQ communities and HIV-affected individuals, especially young Latina and Black transgender women in San Diego County.
• Fluency in English.
• Competence in working with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of person-first and inclusive language.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, trauma-informed, gender-affirming case management to Black and Latina transgender women in the THP initiative.
• Identify goals and advocate for participants across systems of care to access housing, HIV prevention, treatment, and health services.
• Coordinate care, link to benefits and services, and advocate for participant needs.
• Collaborate with community partners and research staff to support engagement, retention, and confidentiality.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish proficiency

MS Office

Time management

Cultural humility

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

UC San Diego Health seeks a Trans Health Project Case Manager to provide trauma-informed, gender-affirming case management for Black and Latina transgender women, addressing health care access, housing, HIV prevention, and related social determinants. The role emphasizes participant-centered planning and cross-system advocacy.

Work with researchers and partners to support engagement and confidentiality, in a limited-term or extension-eligible position within the Department of Medicine.