Case Manager

Posted: May 6, 2008

Report to Associate Director of Client Services

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Provide direct case management and advocacy services to a case load up to thirty-five (35) clients living with HIV/AIDS.
• Leading and be responsible for service delivery, required documentation and recruitment goal of a four-people case management team.
• Meeting contractual requirements.
• Identify and recruit Asian and Pacific Islanders who are living with HIV/AIDS to facilitate early access to treatment and social services.
• Working as a part of the unit at the quality assurance and continue quality improvement (CQI) tasks.
• Maintain client-related records and other required documentation according to the protocols and standards of APICHA’s Client Services Department.
• Represent the agency at various venues to promote agency services.
• Other activities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social science, psychology, social work, health or equivalent experience required. Advanced degree in above mentioned field strongly preferred.
• At least one year of full-time work experience preferred.
• Experience in working with at least one of the following communities is required: people living with HIV/AIDS, Asians and Pacific Islanders, immigrants, gays, lesbians, bisexual and transgendered persons, and families with children.
• Fluency in one or more Asian language (Mandarin or Cantonese preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Independent and good team player.
• Excellent people skills.
• Good attention to details.
• Ability to follow through instructions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and stressful environment.
• Ability to work well within the organizational structure.
• Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to use common office software. (Word, Excel, Power Point). Familiarity with URS/AIRS preferred.

Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter (including salary requirements), and three references to Yu-Kang Chen, Acting Associate Director of Client Services, APICHA, Inc. 400 Broadway. New York, NY 10013 or Email ychen@apicha.org. Position is open until filled.

APICHA is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, national origin, gender, disability, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, or citizenship status.