Social Worker Senior/UKHC

Department Name Department Name MG31I:IM-INFECTIOUS DISEASE Work Location Work Location Bluegrass Care Clinic Grade Level Grade Level 11 Salary Range Salary Range $54,080-95,056/year Type of Position Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education MSW Click here for more information about equivalencies: Required License/Registration/Certification Certified Social Worker ( CSW ) Physical Requirements Sitting for long periods of time, occasional lifting of objects Shift Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm. Additional days/hours as needed to complete required duties. Job Summary The Housing Coordinator is a Certified Social Worker ( CSW ) responsible for delivering intensive clinical case management alongside housing program coordination for Ryan White clients at the Bluegrass Care Clinic. This position blends the housing assessment, placement, Emergency Hotel Program, and Emergency Financial Assistance functions of the Housing Program with the psychosocial, care engagement, and eligibility maintenance functions typically carried out by Medical Case Management staff. The Housing Coordinator conducts psychosocial and housing assessments, develops individualized Housing Service Plans, coordinates emergency hotel stays for patients in immediate housing crisis and works closely with Medical Case Managers and the care team to ensure clients remain engaged in medical care and up to date on Ryan White, KADAP , Medicaid, and other eligibility requirements. This role requires clinical judgment beyond routine housing coordination, including crisis intervention, trauma-informed engagement strategies, and coordination of care for clients with complex medical, mental health, and substance use needs. The position maintains accurate documentation in CAREWare, participates in the Basic Needs Team, and collaborates with community partners to expand housing resources for a highly vulnerable client population. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Microsoft Windows, Excel, Comprehensive knowledge of Ryan White and Housing Programming, Written and Verbal Communication Skills, Case Management Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience MSW with three or more years of case management experience, preferably in a medical or behavioral health setting. Experience working with individuals living with HIV / AIDS and/or unstably housed populations strongly preferred. Deadline to Apply Deadline to Apply 10/11/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Please describe your experience working with homeless or unstably housed individuals. (Open Ended Question) * Describe your experience providing intensive case management to vulnerable populations. (Open Ended Question) * Have you previously worked with persons living with HIV/AIDS and/or substance use disorder? If so, please describe. (Open Ended Question) * Describe an example of how you've worked with multiple stakeholders to achieve a successful outcome for a client. (Open Ended Question) #J-18808-Ljbffr