Case Manager - Minority AIDS Initiative

High volume, full cycle recruiter with experience in healthcare, finance, and airlines.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance use disorder, as well as an array of other related problems. Since 1969, FGC’s comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society. Family Guidance Centers, Inc seeks to support the behavioral health of individuals, families, and communities through our commitment to innovation, accountability, and compassionate care to facilitate positive, lasting change.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is seeking a Case Manager to increase engagement in care for racial and ethnic medically underserved individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) who are at risk for or with HIV.

• Conduct HIV screenings, provide HIV pre/post-rest counseling, complete MAT intake interviews and assessments, and connect patients to the HIV service provider partners (UIH-Mile Square) for HIV treatment and PrEP services.
• Work closely with the syringe exchange referral source (COIP) and other harm reduction organizations to provide support for individuals identified at high risk for Haemophilus influenzae type b who also have opioid use disorders (OUD).
• Use evidence-based techniques including Motivational Interviewing to support patients in identifying and creating goals and developing recovery plans with the skills, strengths, supports and resources to aid them in achieving those goals.
• Take a holistic approach to care to address a patient’s willingness and motivation for change; addressing self-confidence and other emotional triggers that affect change and support the patient’s ability to embrace and sustain positive change related to Substance Use Disorder and HIV.
• Follow up with patients to ensure they remain engaged in Substance Use Disorder treatment and recovery support services as well as HIV treatment and prevention services.

Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM; based on agency needs

ASAP

310 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago (with occasional travel to 2630 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL)

Up to $40,000, depending on experience

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD).

DCFS clearance required.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity, pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

High School Diploma / GED required;
Experience in/with substance use, detox programs, medication-assisted treatment, behavioral healthcare and/or community relations encouraged to apply.

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