Case Manager II

Job Title: Case Manager II

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: GR-HIV Prevention-Federal

Req #: 0000244870

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $25.50 - $35.50 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The HIV Linkage Case Manager is responsible for ensuring individuals newly diagnosed with HIV, or those disengaged from care are rapidly connected to medical and supportive services,

This role focuses on timely engagement, reducing barriers to care access, and improving retention and health outcomes across the HIV care continuum.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of HIV care continuum and treatment guidelines, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to engage vulnerable and diverse populations, knowledge of community resources and social determinants of health, proficiency in documentation systems and data tracking required.
• The work environment is a combination of hospital-based, community-based, and field outreach work required.
• Bachelor s degree in Social Work, Public Health or related field preferred, with 1-3 years of experience navigating patients in a medical setting.

Scheduling Requirements

• Status: Hourly
• Shift: Day
• FT

Essential Functions:

• Provide immediate outreach to individuals newly diagnosed with HIV,
• Ensure linkage to HIV medical care within 30 days,
• Coordinate initial medical appointments and accompany clients when appropriate,
• Re-engage individuals who have fallen out of care,
• Apply effective behavioral interventions as appropriate
• Care Coordination
• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments (medical, psychosocial, financial, and behavioral health),

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer