Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science·Los Angeles County, California
Deliver client-centered care interventions for individuals living with HIV, focusing on healthcare access, treatment adherence, and risk reduction. Coordinate specialty referrals and collaborate with mental health and social service providers to ensure comprehensive patient support.
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Charles R. Drew University is located in the Watts-Willowbrook area of south Los Angeles and was founded in 1966 in the wake of the Watts uprising. CDU was founded to address inadequate medical care in the region and to provide equitable medical education opportunities for underrepresented students.
CDU is strongly invested in the local and regional community. The university leads multiple partnerships and programs to provide equitable healthcare resources in a variety of south Los Angeles neighborhoods.
The Case Manager, also known as Patient Care Coordinator, is responsible for delivering client-centered care interventions for newly diagnosed HIV-positive individuals, patients new to care, or patients returning to care. The Case Manager will assist individuals living with HIV with accessing maintaining and adhering to HIV primary health care, mental health care, and support services; facilitate clients’ understanding and reduction of risk behaviors; and provide referrals and linkages to emergency support services. This position will work closely with Ryan White Part C Mental Health team, social worker, and medical care coordinator team at the OASIS Clinic.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested
• Regionally accredited Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent of combine education and experience in the related field
• Minimum 1-2 year experience working in the HIV prevention field, preferably in a non-profit setting or an HIV/AIDS related human services field, such as social work, psychology, nursing, counseling or health education
• The ability to perform highly detailed work with sustained attention and care while providing/obtaining information on numerous inquiries is paramount to success in this position.
• $60,000.00
The employment status of this position is classified as “Conditional”. Conditional employment means that the job exists contingent upon funding limitations of restricted funds or, the duration of a specific program, project, grant or contract. The duration of grant for this position is through April 30, 2028.
Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, vacation and sick time accrues on first day of employment, wellness programs, paid holidays, 16 hours of paid personal time off, and more.
Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.
Market context
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