Job description

Cascade AIDS Project is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. People of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people living with HIV are strongly encouraged to apply.

Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is the oldest and largest AIDS Service Organization (ASO) in Oregon and Southwest Washington, as well as a Federally Qualified Health Center (Look-A-Like) that provides the LGBTQ+ community and beyond with compassionate healthcare. CAP’s mission is to promote well-being and advance equity by providing inclusive health and wellness services for LGBTQ+ people, people affected by HIV, and all those seeking compassionate care. To learn more about us at www.capnw.org, www.prismhealth.org,and www.ourhouseofportland.org

CAP is excited to announce that we are currently hiring a Medical Case Manager II. Responsibilities include: screening clients for psychosocial needs, developing goal plans, implementing effective interventions and monitoring client progress; assisting clients with applications for insurance, public assistance benefits, etc., and monitoring the process from initiation through formal decision; providing information and referral to a wide range of community services; providing advocacy within multiple settings including educating clients to self-advocate when appropriate; providing problem solving interventions as needed to assist client’s completion of their goals; working closely with providers and inter-disciplinary team to facilitate client care and resolve short-term needs.

COMPENSATION: $24.65 hourly, non-exempt

NOTE: This position is part of a union-represented bargaining unit. The compensation, benefits, and conditions of work for this position are collectively bargained. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), non-management position.

Successful candidates will have:

• Prior experience providing case management services with knowledge of care coordination, client advocacy, and community service navigation
• Experience working with ethnic, racial, economic, and sexually diverse populations and persons who have experienced homelessness, persons with a mental illness and/or substance addiction

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

CAP is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

Any non-temporary full-time or part-time employee (working .5FTE or greater) is considered eligible for the benefits below:

Vacation + Leave + Other

• 16 days of paid vacation (128 hours) each year for the first two years of employment
• 21 days of paid vacation (168 hours) each year of employment beginning in year three
• 12 days of paid health leave per year
• 12.4 paid holidays per year
• Longevity bonus – two weeks of paid leave on the fourth anniversary, must be used within two years after the date awarded. Additional longevity bonuses are awarded at eight-year and 12-year anniversaries
• Continue Education Reimbursement
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Pre-Tax Transportation Program

Retirement

• 401(k) Plan – CAP matches employee contributions up to 3% of salary, this benefit includes on-call and per diem staff

Health Coverage

• Flexible Spending Account to set aside employee pre-tax dollars for unreimbursed medical and dependent expenses.
• Medical and vision insurance – premiums fully paid by CAP for employee (Kaiser Permanente)
• Dental insurance – premiums fully paid by CAP for employee (Lincoln or Willamette Dental)
• Voluntary supplemental vision insurance (Lincoln)
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Life Insurance + Disability + Family Leave

• Life Insurance ($100,000) and AD&D insurance – premiums fully paid by CAP for the employee (Mutual of Omaha)
• Long term disability insurance (Mutual of Omaha)
• Short term disability insurance (Mutual of Omaha)

Loan Forgiveness Programs – Employees are eligible to apply to the following programs

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Oregon Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program (licensed and unlicensed providers)
• Scholars for a Healthy Oregon Initiative (SHOI) Program

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the social services field (Social Work, Psychology, Public or Community Health) with two (2) years’ professional experience providing direct case management services OR minimum of three (3) years’ professional experience providing direct case management services
• Prior experience providing case management services with knowledge of care coordination, client advocacy, and community service navigation
• Proficiency with tech and tools and software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and willingness to learn new software
• Experience working with ethnic, racial, economic, and sexually diverse populations and persons who have experienced homelessness, persons with a mental illness and/or substance addiction
• Strong understanding of issues relevant to gay/bi/trans men, people living with HIV and AIDS, communities of color, and the LBGTQ+ community and how those issues affect or influence service delivery
• Desire and ability to engage in equity and inclusion initiatives and discussions in the workplace, including but not limited to: engaging in training workshops, team and department meetings, and critical discussions for how CAP can better serve the communities that we serve
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with community stakeholders
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Available to work occasional evenings and weekends

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in the social services field (Social Work, Psychology, Public or Community Health) OR minimum of four (4) years professional experience providing direct case management services
• Verbal and written fluency in English and Spanish
• Experience working with people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and/or people with disabilities, chronic illness and/or other barriers to employment
• Lived experience of systemic oppression and non-dominant cultures. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and other people of color; transgender, non-binary, and other LGBTQ+ people; and people with disabilities, including HIV.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity and inclusion in workplace or community settings
• Knowledge of health literacy and navigating health care and health insurance systems in Washington
• Knowledge of social services

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CAP cares about the safety of our team members and clients. All new employees are required to provide proof of vaccination status to HR at the time of hire (unless a documented medical or religious exemption is requested and approved). Employees not subject to a state or federal vaccine mandate will be required to undergo regular testing for COVID-19 at no cost to the employee.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.65 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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