Medical Case Manager

The Case Manager (CM):

• will provide case management services to the HIV/AIDS population as they request such services.
• CM will perform client and program related record keeping functions and stay abreast and informed of all aspects of the AIDS epidemic.
• Position must also assist persons with the acquisition of public assistance, Medicaid/Medicare, food stamps, Social Security, housing and other benefit programs.
• CM must attend Hospice of the Florida Suncoast initial orientation and training and related Hospice and ASAP staff meetings and trainings.
• The case manager may manage as many as 75 clients, per State of Florida Department of Health Title II Guidelines and Ryan White minimum standards.

Position Requirements

* Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Case Management experience or at least one year work experience in advocacy services or similar public work in direct services or educational background in the social services field.
• Flexibility to attend meetings and trainings which may fall outside the regularly assigned work hours.
  * Sensitivity to cultural differences and alternative sexual orientations to include the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual and Transgendered Communities.
• Sensitivity to the psychosocial issues concerning individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
• Must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee's HR file.

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