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Case Manager I at RWJBarnabas Health – NEWARK, New Jersey

RWJBarnabas Health
NEWARK, New Jersey, 07112-2027, United States
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Job Overview:

Under the direction of the NBIMC HOPWA Program Coordinator, the Housing Case Manager will be accountable for providing intensive case management and crisis intervention services for those affected by HIV/AIDS and experiencing housing instability. The Housing Case Manager will successfully engage HIV-positive individuals to coordinate homeless prevention services, ensuring retention in medical care and optimal health outcomes.

Qualification

  • Associate’s degree preferred
  • High School diploma with previous experience in case management accepted.
  • A demonstrated interest in the delivery of social services in a healthcare setting with excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to effectively operate within a program team.
  • Displays current knowledge of local HIV community services and resources with an emphasis on housing.
  • Experience working with culturally and socially diverse community groups including impacted and affected HIV individuals and groups and the underserved.

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

  • Full-Time
  • Day
  • 35 HR Work Week

Essential Functions:

  • With a trauma informed approach, conducts individualized assessment of client needs to determine eligibility and enroll them into the program.
  • Maintains a full-time caseload of eligible individuals and families.
  • Routinely monitors clients to assess progress towards achieving service plan goals, offers support and guidance as necessary to ensure success. Promotes compliance with regular medical appointments and treatment plans.
  • Provides community referrals to clients and their families that address presenting needs in addition to housing including but not limited to food insecurity, transportation, medical care, benefits, counseling, and emotional support.
  • Supports individuals in applying for longer term housing assistance to help secure eventual housing independence.
  • Complete required documentation, data collection, monthly reporting and attend all meetings associated with the program.
  • Coordinate HOPWA services with other program case managers and onsite multidisciplinary team.
  • Assess other NBIMC non-HOPWA eligible community members housing needs and provide information and referrals.
  • Conducts routine housing inspections to ensure program compliance.
  • As appropriate provide escorts to health care providers, entitlement resources, housing management resources and other providers as assigned.
  • Collaborates with all other NBIMC FTC programs and established community partners to ensure that services are fully integrated and not duplicated.
  • Performs all other project related duties as assigned.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Location

NEWARK, New Jersey, 07112-2027, United States

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