Health Educator - Supportive Services Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island's most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives. In 1982, Options was established to respond to the need for housing in the community for people with serious mental illness. Today, Options serves over 2,000 adults and children annually and manages more than 160 residential properties across Long Island. 

*$500 Sign-on Bonus!*

Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for a Supportive Services Case Manager/Health Educator to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in human service-related discipline.
• Two years of experience working in the field of behavioral health, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, or other chronic illness.
• Familiar with HIV primary care, mental health, and other social services resources.
• Must have an understanding of community level work and the importance of collaborating and coordinating with other organizations.
• Requires excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish speaking).
• Valid driver's license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle is required.

Our Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous PTO: 5 Wellness Days, 10-22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays - yearly
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Initiatives
• Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
• Promotional Opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account

Salary Range: $45,500 ($25.00/hr.) - $58,240 ($32.00/hr.)

The above salary range represents Options for Community Living's good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a salary offer, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education level, language skillset, credentials, professional licensure, budget, and internal equity).

Schedule Options: (35 hours/week)

• Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 
• Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM 
• Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: In person based out of our Ronkonkoma office, with field visits required in Nassau & Suffolk Counties.

Pay Type:  Non-exempt

Responsibilities:

The Supportive Services Case Manager/Health Educator provides community-based services focused on linking, engaging and re-engaging persons with HIV/AIDS to care and treatment with an emphasis on frequent contact as a means of retaining the individual in care, avoiding health-related crises, and achieving self-management. Provides health education services to facilitate skills that encourage consumers to be responsible for their health care and lifestyle choices. The Supportive Services Case Manager/Health Educator conducts outreach to recruit eligible clients, assess/prioritize needs, reduce barriers and establish goals. Provides case management services in coordination with service providers. Assist with applying for insurance as necessary. Conduct consumer Health Education screenings and facilitate Health Education group process. The Supportive Services Case Manager/Health Educator assists with implementation of Health Education Curriculum, implementation of contract goals and preparation of necessary reports to funding sources.

• Assist in the implementation, planning and coordination of program policies, procedures and operations.
• Assist in the development, implementation, planning and coordination of program policies, procedures, and operations.
• Conduct consumer screenings, documenting reasons for participation in Health Education services.
• Maintain contact with referral sources, conduct outreach to identify program candidates.
• Complete intakes and gather supporting documentation. Record appropriate information into Foothold Awards (EMR). Reassess program eligibility quarterly.
• Assist Program Manager and Program Supervisor with development of HIV/AIDS health curricula and provide instruction including but not limited to understanding the importance of viral suppression; lab results; consequences of poor/sporadic medication adherence; nutrition; support networks; health literacy; goal setting; program solving strategies; stress reduction techniques; managing co-morbidities; and effective communication with medical providers.
• Provide case management services to engage and maintain the consumer in care and improve health outcomes.
• Provide advocacy services, and/or coordinate necessary transportation for clients.
• Make regular contact with clients to ensure health and safety and access to services (weekly contact with min. one face-to-face contact monthly, promote monthly attendance in group health education). Must travel to visit clients using own vehicle.
• Complete assessments, reassessments and service plans with additional health education goal(s) as needed.
• Participate in case conferences (min. once every 90 days) and coordinate referrals for services and clinical providers to facilitate engagement and retention in care.
• Work with Care Navigators to engage consumers in care and treatment and support services.
• Crisis intervention as needed.
• Coordinate program admissions, discharges, and case closures.

Salary Range

$45,500—$58,240 USD

Incredible people doing meaningful work. People come to work at Options to help improve the overall quality of life for individuals within the community. Our welcoming workforce is dedicated to helping the most vulnerable Long Islanders reach their fullest potential.