Social Worker 1

This case manager position will work from our MILL HALL, PA office and will be required to travel extensively as part of the assigned job duties.

The Northwest Alliance Medical Case Manager is a professional who coordinates access to health and social services for clients who are HIV positive and or Hepatitis C positive. Case management services consist of performing a continuous needs assessment, and developing, implementing, monitoring, and modifying a service care plan for clients. The case manager coordinates access to a variety of community resources at the most affordable cost, while ensuring quality service delivery and advocating for client rights.
Duties:

Provides medical case management services to a caseload of approximately 50 clients, in compliance with the Standards of HIV/AIDS Care and Services established by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, and internal policies of the Northwest Alliance.

The case manager must comply with PA ACT 148 and Act 59 of 2011 confidentiality laws.

Intake & Screening: Screens potential clients and coordinates a variety of ongoing or periodic services as needed.

Comprehensive Assessment:

Completes an assessment including: demographics; medical/physical status; mental/emotional/behavioral status; environment; finances and support systems.

Additional assessments include mental health screening, substance abuse screening, strength-based assessment, risk assessment and financial assessment.

Service Planning and Implementing:

Develops, with the client, a service care plan (SCP) based on the needs identified, available community and Northwest Alliance resources, and the financial resources of the client. Northwest Alliance/Ryan White funds are always funds of last resort.

Monitoring, Coordination, and Education: Assures a unified approach through monitoring and coordinating activities.

Contacts clients and service providers at established intervals to assess if (i) services are being delivered as planned, and/or (ii) services adequately meet client needs. Advocates for the client to ensure access to needed services.

Continually educates clients on issues surrounding risk reduction, public benefits, and community resources.

Evaluates the need for financial assistance and completes patient care grant applications.

Implements basic adherence skills to improve patient health outcomes.

Uses a Stage Based/Client Centered Behavioral model with clients.

Documentation:

Maintains all documentation and record keeping requirements set by the PA Department of Health and the NW Alliance.

Enters pertinent data into the CAREWARE database program.

Reassessment:

Initially certifies and thereafter every six months re-certifies clients in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Health Ryan White Certification policy.

Reassesses the client annually (or as needed) to (i) determine if his/her condition or situation has changed, (ii) evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan in meeting predetermined goals, and (iii) determine if services continue to be cost effective.

Revises goals and/or Service Care Plan accordingly. Establishes and maintains up-to–date client records including assessment, service plan implementation and evaluation of care. Evaluates services for effectiveness and to ensure quality.

Discharge: Performs all discharge activities as defined in the Case Management standards and coordinates post-discharge ongoing support/direct care services for the client.

Training: Maintains all professional training requirements as set by the PA Department of Health.

Supervision/Chart Reviews:

Reports to the Supervisor of Medical Case Management.

Administrative:

Locates and develops relationships with community resources. Attends Case Management, Clinic, Staff, and other agency meetings.

Performs basic office administrative duties, such as answering phones, directing calls, checking inventory, etc.

Completes other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director, Assistant Directors, or Supervisor of Medical Case Management.

Additional Duties:

(Bi-lingual Medical Case Manager only) Translates Northwest Alliance information for Latino clients as well as other agency information.

(Bi-lingual Medical Case Manager only) Interpret for Spanish-only speaking clients at medical appointments.

Transports clients to medical appointments when no other means are available.

Conducts counseling and testing sessions for HIV or Hepatitis C per request.

Provides outreach/educational services to targeted populations.

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or other related field.

Ability to:

Coordinate and direct multi-disciplinary services.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, clients, families and provider agencies.

Work in partnership with all levels of providers from varied disciplines.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Plan and organize work.

Demonstrate a high level of initiative and resourcefulness.

Other: Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and valid auto insurance as travel is required. A basic level of computer skills and knowledge is required to perform functions such as inputting to the client database and note taking.

Completion of a successful interview.

Prior experience delivering physiological, psychological or social services in a community setting is preferred. Knowledge of physiological, psychological, and social problems common to the target group is preferred. Bilingual (in English and Spanish) also preferred. Preference will also be given to individuals with at least 3 years of case management experience serving individuals (and their family) who are living with HIV/AIDS.

Review of applications will begin on January 8, 2018.

Prior to employment the successful candidate will be required to obtain and submit current clearances from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Pennsylvania State Police and the FBI.

Applicants must apply on line at https://jobs.clarion.edu

Clarion University of Pennsylvania is committed to equal employment and equal educational opportunities for all individuals regardless of gender, gender identity, race or color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, religion or creed, genetic information, affectional or sexual orientation, veteran status, or other classifications that are protected under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct equal opportunity inquiries to the Director of Social Equity, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Second Floor Carrier Administration Building, Clarion, PA 16214-1232. Email [email protected] or phone 814-393-2109.