COLORADO AIDS PROJECT CASE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT POSITION: Case Manager RESPONSIBLE TO: Care Services Manager

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Assess clients health, psychosocial, and economic needs, as well as personal support systems; develop a comprehensive individualized wellness plan; coordinate services necessary to the plan; periodically review/revise plan with client and providers. Assess individual client needs and assist in obtaining medical, social, community, legal, financial, and other services. Assist clients and/or significant others and risk partners in identifying and changing risky behaviors, as well as maintaining safer behaviors. Provide basic support for individuals and families needing assistance with regard to legal, medical, social, or financial concerns. Maintain awareness of community resources. Document client contacts and complete monthly and quarterly client reports and provide all necessary and/or requested data for required reporting. Adhere to current client Case Management policies and procedures and assist in updating those policies and procedures. Provide education for families and loved ones on transmission, care, and treatment issues. Provide technical assistance to individuals, families, loved ones, other agencies and communities about HIV/AIDS related services. Assist with support activities as needed including activities for outreach, education and HIV testing. Collaborate with the Specialty Care Clinic and work with team to meet client needs. QUALIFICATIONS: Prefer BA/BS degree in nursing, social work, or other appropriate health-related field with 1 year of experience in case management and/or AIDS services or 3-5 years of experience in case management, health-related field and/or AIDS services. Dependable transportation required for some regional travel. Valid Colorado drivers license and insurance.