Caseworker; B276111-1 HIV Ryan White Part C

This position is grant funded. Therefore, it is solely dependent of availability of grant funds.

The Ryan White Case Manager develops and or implements a health care service plan through comprehensive case management procedures; involves the client and family in the care plan; ensures that clients have an understanding of and responsibility of the plan; provides access to medical care; assists with providing supportive services; clarifies the function and responsibilities of the health care team staff members;

assists the clients in overcoming barriers to their care; serves as the clients' advocate in the health care system; monitors the clients' progress in relation to the care plan and determines if modification is needed; maintains confidentiality of each case.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Provides case management intervention social services.
• Provides HIV/AIDS testing for clients in clinic and risk education to people living with HIV.
• Evaluates and conducts assessments using standardized tools.
• Engagesin harm reduction counseling related to substance use/abuse,sexual health risks, and mental health.
• Generates program level reports on project activities.
• Provides risk reduction education and documents the accuracy and completeness of information provided to link clients to services.
• Interviews and screens clients to gather information for referral to appropriate agencies for medical or social services; ensures accepted interview practices are applied.
• Evaluates information obtained from interview with client to identify needs and barriers.
• Describes available resources and services to clients; provides referrals to proper organizations; ensures information provided is accurate and appropriate based on the client'sneeds.
• Visits client at place of residence when client lapses office, medical or follow up appointments.
• Composes narrative reports summarizing monthly activities; ensures the accuracy, completeness and timeless of the same.
• Documents accurate and complete notes on client's progress or needs; inputs in TCT Program.
• Monitors and reviews client's charts for proper documentation on file.
• Assists walk-in clients needing assistance with applications, housing services, or other services.
• Serves as advocate for client's rights within the community.
• Maintains confidentiality as per City of Laredo Health Department's policies and procedures.
• Phlebotomy training is preferred.
• Administers HIV and STI testing for clients in clinic and out in the community through rapid testing or venipuncture.
• Conducts brief risk assessments and assist clients in creating individualized prevention plans based on their test results.
• Assists with patient assistance program applications for PrEP and PEP; conducts follow-ups with client. Gather needed documentation for application process.
• Collects and processes blood (finger-stick and venipuncture) and STI specimens, and prepare specimens for laboratory processing.
• Provides HIV test results to clients.
• Provides clear, understandable, current, and accurate information to clients, consumers, and community members.
• Provides information in a way that demonstrates respect, active listening skills, empathy and patience in a non-judgmental, stigma-free way.
• Provides HIV and STI education services to individuals in community health center/clinic setting and community settings reaching individuals at high-risk for HIV infection.
• Provides culturally relevant and culturally appropriate services at adult-themed venues catering to gay/bisexual men.
• Identifies individuals who know they are HIV-positive but are not in HIV medical care by receiving referrals, utilizing organizational information about missed appointments, and conducting outreach at various community organizations and venues.
• Provides crisis and short-term intervention for individuals as needed; ensures that clients requiring immediate crisis counseling receive appropriate linkage to licensed professionals.
• Serves as advocate for clients within the community.
• Complies with all program protocols; including those regarding confidentiality of client information.
• Enteres client data into existing database systems; maintains client files.
• Completes continuing education as required by the Texas Department…