Hyacinth Aids Foundation
Job Type
Full-time
Description Hyacinth AIDS Foundation's mission is to help people live with HIV, stop the spread of the epidemic, and serve as a critical voice in the public debate surrounding AIDS in New Jersey.
General Responsibilities Service/Client Services
Consistently demonstrates respect, responsiveness, and professionalism towards others while providing superior service for our clients
Treats each client as a priority
Respects each client's right to quality service, confidentiality, and dignity
Works with co-workers to ensure integration of services
Displays a welcoming, helpful attitude to clients
Establishes and maintains personal boundaries in clinical supervision with clients or co-workers
Community/Teamwork
Actively cooperates within the region and/or program and participates in the constructive resolution of conflict
Focuses on improving communication and collaboration
Tries to understand the other person's point of view when there is a challenge
Works with all regional staff to provide a full continuum of services to clients
Understands local community resources and can make appropriate referrals
Is clear and tactful when collaborating and working with others
Leadership
Assuming responsibility for one's own self in the workplace and exhibiting commitment to the client and agency
Takes pride in his/her work
Advances Hyacinth's reputation for excellence
Incorporates boundaries and ethical guidelines into decision making
Employees of the Agency may learn certain facts about individuals being served by the Agency that are of a highly personal and confidential nature. Examples of such information are medical conditions, sexual orientation, relations with family members and other individuals. All such information must be treated as completely confidential. All staff are required to conform to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) guidelines which require the protection of personal health information.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Client Services Manager, performs duties relating to community case management and referral services as needed
The Community Case Manager will work with newly diagnosed and out of care clients to connect them to care, medical case management and other supportive services
Major Duties & Responsibilities In order of importance, briefly describe, in sentence form, the essential functions/major responsibilities of this position (principal duties and responsibilities of the position)
Typically, job descriptions should contain no more than seven or eight major responsibilities ranked in order of highest percentage of time to least.
Approximate Percentage of Time Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities Client Services (70%)
Provide Community Based Case Management in North Hudson
Conduct Community outreach, provider education and client recruitment of newly diagnosed and out of care clients in North Hudson
Refer clients to medical care and medical case management
Conduct assessments to determine clients' supportive service needs
Attend medical and other social service appointments with clients
Collaborate with primary care providers and MCM staff to identify newly diagnosed patients in need of Community based case management
Documentation of baseline viral load, CD4 count, AIDS diagnosis and antiretroviral prescriptions for 100% of clients
Reporting / Monitoring (15%)
Establish, maintain and update client case records using approved agency forms and procedures. Ensure confidentiality of all records.
Prepare monthly reports in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Maintain and update client information in eCOMPAS and CAREWare
Hyacinth representation/advocacy (10%)
Attend and participate in staff meetings and supervisory conferences
Maintain working relationships with other community providers
Observe established administrative procedures
Provide written reports and maintain statistics as required
Represent the agency at community events, meeting and conferences
Attend and participate in staff training opportunities
Adhere to Hyacinth policies and procedures including client confidentiality provisions
Training and certifications (5%)
Attend Hudson County TGA Planning Council
Participate on Hudson County TGA EHE Task Force
Other Duties
Maintain working relationships with other community providers
Observe established administrative procedures
Assist in preparation of written and electronic reports, maintaining records and statistics of program data as required
Assist with group activities, outreach events and other program informal and formal social events
An ideal candidate must have flexibility to work nights and some weekends as needed
Required Qualifications Required Minimum Education Associate's Degree
Required Years of Related Experience
1-3 years of social services/community services
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Active listening skills
Familiarity with trauma informed care approach
Knowledge of available services and community resources in North Hudson
Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)
People Management Experience Supervisory experience is not required
Requirements Preferred Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree and one-year previous office experience
A candidate who has no degree but seems exceptionally suitable will be considered if he/she can demonstrate additional years of relevant office systems experience
Other
Candidate must have excellent oral presentation and writing skills
Expressed commitment to Hyacinth philosophy
Preferred Area of expertise Experience working in communities in Hudson County, specifically North Hudson. Knowledge of supportive services and community resources.
Preferred Related Industry Experience Grant reporting and data collection experience
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Description Hyacinth AIDS Foundation's mission is to help people live with HIV, stop the spread of the epidemic, and serve as a critical voice in the public debate surrounding AIDS in New Jersey.
General Responsibilities Service/Client Services
Consistently demonstrates respect, responsiveness, and professionalism towards others while providing superior service for our clients
Treats each client as a priority
Respects each client's right to quality service, confidentiality, and dignity
Works with co-workers to ensure integration of services
Displays a welcoming, helpful attitude to clients
Establishes and maintains personal boundaries in clinical supervision with clients or co-workers
Community/Teamwork
Actively cooperates within the region and/or program and participates in the constructive resolution of conflict
Focuses on improving communication and collaboration
Tries to understand the other person's point of view when there is a challenge
Works with all regional staff to provide a full continuum of services to clients
Understands local community resources and can make appropriate referrals
Is clear and tactful when collaborating and working with others
Leadership
Assuming responsibility for one's own self in the workplace and exhibiting commitment to the client and agency
Takes pride in his/her work
Advances Hyacinth's reputation for excellence
Incorporates boundaries and ethical guidelines into decision making
Employees of the Agency may learn certain facts about individuals being served by the Agency that are of a highly personal and confidential nature. Examples of such information are medical conditions, sexual orientation, relations with family members and other individuals. All such information must be treated as completely confidential. All staff are required to conform to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) guidelines which require the protection of personal health information.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Client Services Manager, performs duties relating to community case management and referral services as needed
The Community Case Manager will work with newly diagnosed and out of care clients to connect them to care, medical case management and other supportive services
Major Duties & Responsibilities In order of importance, briefly describe, in sentence form, the essential functions/major responsibilities of this position (principal duties and responsibilities of the position)
Typically, job descriptions should contain no more than seven or eight major responsibilities ranked in order of highest percentage of time to least.
Approximate Percentage of Time Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities Client Services (70%)
Provide Community Based Case Management in North Hudson
Conduct Community outreach, provider education and client recruitment of newly diagnosed and out of care clients in North Hudson
Refer clients to medical care and medical case management
Conduct assessments to determine clients' supportive service needs
Attend medical and other social service appointments with clients
Collaborate with primary care providers and MCM staff to identify newly diagnosed patients in need of Community based case management
Documentation of baseline viral load, CD4 count, AIDS diagnosis and antiretroviral prescriptions for 100% of clients
Reporting / Monitoring (15%)
Establish, maintain and update client case records using approved agency forms and procedures. Ensure confidentiality of all records.
Prepare monthly reports in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Maintain and update client information in eCOMPAS and CAREWare
Hyacinth representation/advocacy (10%)
Attend and participate in staff meetings and supervisory conferences
Maintain working relationships with other community providers
Observe established administrative procedures
Provide written reports and maintain statistics as required
Represent the agency at community events, meeting and conferences
Attend and participate in staff training opportunities
Adhere to Hyacinth policies and procedures including client confidentiality provisions
Training and certifications (5%)
Attend Hudson County TGA Planning Council
Participate on Hudson County TGA EHE Task Force
Other Duties
Maintain working relationships with other community providers
Observe established administrative procedures
Assist in preparation of written and electronic reports, maintaining records and statistics of program data as required
Assist with group activities, outreach events and other program informal and formal social events
An ideal candidate must have flexibility to work nights and some weekends as needed
Required Qualifications Required Minimum Education Associate's Degree
Required Years of Related Experience
1-3 years of social services/community services
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Active listening skills
Familiarity with trauma informed care approach
Knowledge of available services and community resources in North Hudson
Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)
People Management Experience Supervisory experience is not required
Requirements Preferred Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree and one-year previous office experience
A candidate who has no degree but seems exceptionally suitable will be considered if he/she can demonstrate additional years of relevant office systems experience
Other
Candidate must have excellent oral presentation and writing skills
Expressed commitment to Hyacinth philosophy
Preferred Area of expertise Experience working in communities in Hudson County, specifically North Hudson. Knowledge of supportive services and community resources.
Preferred Related Industry Experience Grant reporting and data collection experience
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