Senior Care Coordinator, Therapeutic Services

Department

BSD MED
- Infectious Diseases
- Chicago Center HIV Elimination
- Supportive Services

The Chicago Center of HIV Elimination, embedded within the University of Chicago's main campus in Hyde Park, is located in Chicago's HIV epicenter. Of the 20 neighborhoods in the city with high annual HIV diagnosis rates (greater than 40 per 100,000), 13 of them are no more than eight miles from the University of Chicago. This area includes 4 of the 6 communities with the highest annual diagnosis rates in the city (Washington Park, West Englewood, Greater Grand Crossing and South Shore).

Our position within the hardest hit neighborhoods in Chicago provides unique opportunities to advance HIV testing and prevention interventions locally, providing tangible results to those most affected and to improve the lives of those living with and without HIV infection. CCHE seeks to eliminate new HIV transmission events over the next 30 years (from 2011 to 2041) by using network science to target and integrate prevention as well as create structural and community-specific interventions.

In this role, the Senior Care Coordinator, Therapeutic Services is responsible for delivering quality, patient-centered care for individuals seeking mental health/therapeutic services. They will oversee a caseload of up to 30 community members. This is in collaboration with and under the supervision of the Assistant Care Manager, Therapeutic Services. This candidate will be part of the Supportive Services team. This position is grant funded.

• Hold a caseload of up to 30 mental health clients, providing 1:1 counseling services, completing notes, etc.
• Follow fidelity monitoring protocols in data collection and documentation in Apricot.
• Develop and implement engagement resources for mental health services.
• Provide drop in mental health services.
• Apply research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge to administer a research project. With a moderate level of direction, manage lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Help develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.
• Support data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conduct literature reviews and help write reports and manuscripts. Ensure project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Perform other related work as needed.

• Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. (Required)
• Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

• Education: Advanced degree. Clinical License (LCPC, LCSW, etc.).
• Experience: Experience working with and/or providing care to LGBT populations, Black and Latino community members. Experience providing services for people with HIV and/or HCV.
• Technical Skills or Knowledge: Proficiency in Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, Access and Word.

• Effective leadership and teaching skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Chicago social service resources.
• Knowledge of program subject matter.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility.
• Creativity.
• Ability to manage stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  
  Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability and/or willingness to provide HIV/STI treatment, education, and prevention in non-traditional settings.
• Written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects.

Yes

$60,000.00 - $80,000.00

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