Non Medical Health Advocate

 ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:  Established in 1984, Equitas Health is a regional not-for-profit community-based healthcare system and federally qualified community health center look-alike. Its expanded mission has made it one of the nation’s largest HIV/AIDS, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) healthcare organizations. With 22 offices in 12 cities, it serves more than 67,000 individuals in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia each year through its diverse healthcare and social service delivery system focused around: primary and specialized medical care, retail pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, HIV/STI prevention, advocacy, and community health initiatives.   
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Non-Medical Case Manager is responsible for providing case management services at Equitas Health and identifying and assisting HIV+ persons needing case management services throughout Ohio.  This position promotes the independence, stability, and health of persons living with HIV by providing case management services at a non-medical level of care.  The individual will operate in accordance with the established professional standards and guidelines as stated by the Ohio Revised Code.  Client Advocacy Services operates in accordance with the established professional standards and guidelines for the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and to adhere to NASW standards for social work management.   This position is represented by Equitas Health Workers United Local 6609, Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT), American Federation of Teachers (AFT), AFL-CIO union and is subject to the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement.   Hourly Rate: $20.43hr - $25.23hr  

Benefits

• PTO
• Vision
• Dental
• Health
• 401k
• Sick time
• Paid Holidays

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, knowledge of healthcare services and public and private insurances, traveling, having reliable transportation to meet clients, and utilizing a computer for typing and conducting research, attending meetings, conducting assessments, and other efforts to support successful client outcomes.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide high quality case management for clients who are living with HIV and their families with a focus on viral suppression and other improved HIV related health outcomes, obtaining and maintaining insurance and prescription benefits, housing stability, as well as employment or other income attainment. 
• Complete Ryan White and other assessments, annually and as needed, that identify individual treatment strengths and struggles related to viral suppression, maintenance of income and insurance benefits, and sustainable housing. 
• Develop, monitor, and evaluate individual case plans for each assigned client at intake, bi-annually, and as needed thereafter.  Case Plans will address services provided to the client within Equitas Health, as well as services managed within the community by other providers. 
• Function as a central and primary access point for financial assistance programs, including but not limited to Ryan White Treatment Modernization Act (Parts A, B and C), HOPWA short term rental assistance, HOPWA short term rental assistance, and other assistance programs, as appropriate.
• Identify mental health crises and immediately consult with Supervisors whenever a crisis occurs.  Non-Medical Case Managers will consult with active, ongoing Mental Health and Therapy Providers, as necessary and appropriate. 
• Empower clients to link with and maintain resources such as housing, workforce development, respite, nutritional assistance, palliative care, chore assistance, transportation and social functions that help promote graduation.
• Engage client’s medical providers bi-annually and more often, when needed, to understand strengths and struggles related to CD4 count, viral loads, co-morbidities, and referrals to other services, such as dental, mental health, or specialty providers. 
• Identify and engage health care professionals in the region to provide quality services to HIV+ individuals and establish new relationships in collaboration with ODH.  Non-Medical Case Managers will refer Providers who seek a relationship with ODH to the appropriate contacts within ODH.
• Represent Equitas Health within the community in order to provide education and advoca