Definition
This full-time, grant-funded position will provide case management services in community-based HIV Prevention clinics to persons at high risk of HIV acquisition by referrals for behavioral health and substance abuse services, support, motivation, encouragement and crisis intervention at the Take Care Down There Clinic and other community-based testing events. This position will provide case management that assures access to social and community resources that enable the prevention of HIV acquisition, such as PrEP navigation, health insurance, food, and housing. The position will build and strengthen relationships with community-based organizations.
Preferred Experience and Training:
3 to 5 years of experience within the healthcare system doing administrative or managerial work is preferred. Alternative hours to include some evening and weekend hours.
Under general supervision, is responsible for assessing the psychosocial needs of health care/social service program participants and providing counseling, case management, and crisis intervention as needed; performs related duties as required.
Examples of Work
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)
Provides supportive counseling to program participants and their families; assists with coping techniques and bereavement; provides support, motivation, and encouragement; assists with making decisions;
Provides crisis intervention, including obtaining supplies and medications, in order to immediately alleviate problems;
Educates program participants and their families about available resources;
Facilitates support groups and conducts follow-ups in order to reassess needs and ensure program participants are receiving on-going encouragement and emotional support;
Refers program participants to appropriate agencies and other community resources and assists with applications to services as needed;
Participates in quality improvement activities and performs quality assurance as assigned;
Documents all contact with program participants and other information related to the cases and submits records in a timely fashion;
Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, agency meetings, continuing education programs, and required staff development offerings;
Conducts comprehensive assessments of patient and family psychosocial issues;
Visits with program participants in such settings as clinics, homes, hospitals, or nursing homes;
Formulates treatment plans for program participants;
Serves as an advocate for patients and families in problem solving and by obtaining needed services;
Conducts program outreach activities;
Operates a computer to enter information about cases, generate reports, and keep electronic records;
Supervises subordinate personnel such as volunteers and student interns;
Develops and implements training programs and serves as a social services preceptor or field instructor;
May communicate with individuals who have limited English language skills;
May be assigned to serve as a member of an Incident Command System (ICS) Team, or a similar public health response team, which may include the conduct of operations on a 24/7 basis at remote locations.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of valid State of Ohio licensure by the Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker (LSW), or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW).
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
Some positions allocated to this classification may require proficiency in a language or languages other than English.
Test/Job Contact Information
Recruitment #: 23-1767-V10
Employment Type: Full-Time (Limited)
Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Alisha Ardolino
Columbus Department of Public Health
290 Parsons Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43215
P: (614) 645-6046
E: aaardolino@columbus.gov
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
