IL HIV Case Manager in Quad Cities, Illinois at The Project of the Quad Cities

Title: HIV Case Manager

Reporting Relationship: CM Manager

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

At The Project, you will do work that matters for people who are too often overlooked. We are celebrating 40 years of providing affirming healthcare and supportive services to people living with HIV, those most at risk, and the broader LGBTQ+ community, and we welcome everyone who walks through our doors. We are looking for people who believe health care should meet people where they are. Learn more at www.tpqc.org.

The Project is pleased to announce that we are actively seeking an HIV Case Manager to oversee a caseload of individuals living with HIV in the Illinois Quad Cities and surrounding areas. The Case Manager will collaborate with community organizations and assess clients' biopsychosocial needs.

Responsibilities Include:

• Managing a caseload of 45-50 clients living with HIV/AIDS and ensuring eligibility is maintained for Ryan White Part B services which includes updating income, residency, insurance, and lab work on a bi-annual basis.
• Assisting clients with overcoming identified barriers to medication and treatment adherence including, but not limited to, housing instability, inadequate nutrition, transportation barriers, substance use disorders, and mental health needs.
• Maintaining close advocate relationships with clients to include face-to-face contact, at minimum, on an annual basis.
• Developing meaningful rapport and advocating for clients served by maintaining direct communication with community-based organizations and medical providers.

Compensation starts at $46,598 per year. The final salary offered is determined by years of professional and/or lived experience beyond the minimum requirement, with an additional 2.5% for those proficient in a second language relevant to the role.

Our compensation structure is experience-centric and not contingent on education. As part of our commitment to pay equity, salaries are non-negotiable and include an annual cost of living increase. We have historically prioritized broad, equitable adjustments over performance-based increases, with the understanding that our approach may evolve.

Required Education

You only need to meet one of the bullets below. Any single one qualifies you, so don't rule yourself out if you don't check every box.

• 6 years of relevant work experience with demonstrated knowledge of the field. No degree required. OR
• Associate's degree in social work, human services, social science, or health education, plus 4 years of case management or related experience. OR
• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, social science, or health education from an accredited college or university.

Required Experience

• Strong cultural awareness of people living with HIV/AIDS, men who have sex with men, communities of color, and people with substance use issues, and how this may affect or influence service delivery.
• Desire and ability to engage in equity and inclusion initiatives and discussions in the workplace, including but not limited to engaging in training workshops, team and department meetings, and critical conversations for how The Project can better meet the needs of those we serve.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License, current vehicle insurance coverage, and reliable access to a working vehicle

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: BCBS Health Insurance, Vision, and Dental
• 401k: Employees can start contributing after six months. Once they start contributing, TPQC will match 5% and the funds are immediately vested.
• Generous time off package, including:
• PTO: 3 weeks a year (accrual based system) with higher accrual rates at 3 and 6 years of tenure.
• Sick Time: 80 hours every year (employees who start later than January have a prorated amount).
• Summer Fridays: We close at noon every Friday between Memorial and Labor day!
• End of Year Break: 1.5 weeks off (paid) at the end of the year.
• Holidays: 12 total paid holidays.
• Wellness Benefit: Receive $300 at the start of each fiscal year for wellness expenses.
• Education Credit: $2000 a year for tuition or continuing education. Employees are eligible after 2 years of employment.

So why not join our team? Apply now. Cover letters encouraged, but not required. Application review will be on a rolling basis.

EEO Statement

The Project of the Quad Cities believes in equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Our company’s success depends on the effective utilization of qualified individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We will not discriminate based on these characteristics in a personnel action including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotions, transfers, demotions, benefits, compensation, discipline, termination and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

People of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals and people living with HIV are strongly encouraged to apply.