Case Manager

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This position is responsible for medical case management related to the Ryan White Grants covering the Springfield and Decatur client population as assigned.

Case Management 75%
A. Function as a medical case manager, to include the following:
1. Conduct client intake interview to determine eligibility for the program. The case manager must meet client where they are most comfortable and must be willing to complete home visits when necessary.
2. Develop a Care Plan that includes an accurate evaluation of all client needs. The Care Plan should include the services and referrals the case manager will provide the client.
3. Make reasonable effort to provide appropriate referrals to medical and support services to ensure the continuum of care for the client.
4. Provide client education and support regarding their disease. This includes providing education to individuals, families, and significant others regarding HIV.
B. Responsible for providing medical case management services as outlined in the Illinois Department of Public Health's Ryan White Part B and HOPWA Program Manual.
C. Identify program resources available to the client and arrange and coordinate services for the client including linkage to funded and non-funded entities.
D. Provide application information and advocacy to clients in order to access benefits such as Medicare, Medicaid, Health Insurance, pharmaceutical assistance programs, and local resources.
E. Participate in multi-disciplinary team meeting to staff clients in order to retain them in medical care, share resources, and strategize for best client outcomes.
F. Travel as needed to Decatur satellite office.

II. Administration 15%
A. Establish and maintain working relationships with service providers in the community.
B. Act as a resource person to health care professionals and members of the community who request information pertaining to services and benefits for HIV/AIDS clients.
C. Input and document client information into Provide Enterprise database as mandated by IDPH for all medical case management activities.
D. Assist in the compilation of program related reports

III. Teaching 5%
A. Attend and participate in local, regional, and national meetings pertaining to HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease management.
B. Provide educational information to program clients and to clinic patients.
C. Assist in educational programs designed for client population.

IV. Research 5%
A. Cooperate with physician faculty projects pertaining to HIV/AIDS issues by interpreting, evaluating and utilizing current research.
B. Investigate literature for general and specific references of interest to the research program.
C. Participate in Quality Improvement activities as directed from the Illinois Department of Public Health and other funding sources.sponsible for medical case management related to the Ryan White Grants covering the Springfield and Decatur client population as assigned.

1. One of the following:

• a) Bachelor's degree with a major in the social or behavioral science or related health specialty from an accredited college or university; OR
• b) Master's degree in social or behavioral science or related health specialty area from an accredited college or university; AND

2. One (1) year (12 months) of progressively more responsible full-time experience in the practice of social services/agencies or medical/clinical setting maintaining acceptable standards of social work practices.

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

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