seeking FT Outreach Case Manager in Skid Row

Outreach Case Manager – HIV/AIDS (Skid Row)

Lamp Community ends homelessness of Los Angeles' most vulnerable individuals, primarily adults with mental illness, through a continuum of services and housing, enabling them to reach their highest level of self-sufficiency and community integration.

The Advocate – Outreach Harm Reduction Specialist is a community liaison charged with increasing community awareness and access to HIV/AIDS and HCV testing and care, through harm reduction education, HIV/AIDS prevention and/or disease management, and linkage to primary care. Through street outreach and community events, the Advocate will engage homeless adults to determine their HIV/AIDS risk and/or status and triage their need for additional services including emergency and/or permanent housing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide targeted case management; coordinate linkage to primary health care, mental health and/or recovery support services for a caseload of up to 24 members diagnosed with HIV/AIDS or at risk of contraction
Coordinate HIV/HCV testing events
Conduct HIV/AIDS groups focusing on education, harm reduction, prevention, and disease management
Provide street outreach to homeless individuals with the objective of engaging them in HIV/AIDS testing, support, harm reduction behaviors, and linkage to primary care
Develop effective, trusting relationship with members utilizing motivational interviewing to encourage engagement, with a focus on facilitating independence and procuring needed services and housing
Respond to community referrals from sources including, but not limited to, 211, BID, and LAPD
Assist in the recruitment, screening, assessment, and enrollment of members into the HOPWA program, including orientation to program policies, community resources, and goals
Collaborate with each member to develop an individual service plan and review and update the plan quarterly and upon completion of goals
Maintain a current, thorough knowledge of community resources and utilize them to provide comprehensive, wrap-around services to members
Work cooperatively and cohesively with other members of the HOPWA and emergency and transitional housing teams, including participation in staff meetings and trainings
Maintain up-to-date, accurate, and complete data, progress notes, and files that include all information required according to agency and regulatory standards
Ensure that all member paperwork and data collection is complete and up to date in the agency database Produce monthly and quarterly reports (e.g., HOPWA, HMIS)
Complete all documentation of services evidencing a minimum of 65% of work hours in direct member service provision

QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or GED; Associates or Bachelors degree preferred
Minimum of four years’ experience working with homeless or formerly homeless individuals, preferably those living with mental illness, substance addictions, or HIV/AIDS
Current, valid California Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
Able to work with minimum supervision
Detail oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, and computer skills
Able to obtain and maintain CPR/1st Aid certification
Minimum 30 WPM typing speed preferred
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Lamp is located in the Skid Row area of downtown and offers a competitive salary and benefits. Lamp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and herein reiterates its policy of Equal Opportunity for all qualified individuals without distinction or discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected characteristic.

To Apply:
Please send salary history, cover letter, and resume to:
Lamp Community, Human Resources
526 San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Please indicate "HIV" in the subject line.
Web:  www.lampcommunity.org 
Fax: 213.542.6549
email: jobs@lampcommunity.org