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Community Health Worker will work closely with a licensed research nurse (RN) to implement a telehealth intervention with patients that have previously been hospitalized with COVID-19 as well as their Carepartners for a research study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institutes of Nursing Research (NINR) that seeks to improve current and future chronic illness management among adult African American COVID-19 survivors and their caregivers (Carepartners) in medically underserved and rural areas of South Carolina. Maintain a calendar, schedule participants, conduct and document virtual/remote study visits with assigned research participants via telehealth. Work collaboratively and efficiently with the research nurse to deliver the intervention component of the study per the protocol, study procedures, and in strict accordance with established timelines.
Specialized Case Manager SUMMARY: Piedmont Care, the nonprofit organization providing HIV and AIDS care, prevention, and advocacy in the Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union counties of South Carolina, seeks a Specialized Case Manager to work with the case management team to link people living with HIV to care and to keep them in care. This position will report to the Case Management Supervisor. Piedmont Care is the only organization 100% dedicated to the fight against HIV and AIDS in the three-county coverage area. Because of a strong partnership with SCDHEC, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, United Way of the Piedmont and others, Piedmont Care provides HIV/AIDS care services to approximately 700 people living with HIV/AIDS every year. Additionally, the organization provides HIV prevention services such as HIV testing/counseling, condom distribution, and community awareness and education to thousands of people each year. Piedmont Care is located in downtown Spartanburg. To learn more about Piedmont Care visit:
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:
- Provide intensive case management (a range of client-centered services that link clients with health care, psychosocial and other services) to clients living with HIV and AIDS in Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union counties.
- Provide HIV prevention services, including HIV testing, education, and awareness services.
- Receive referrals from case management team, prevention team, and partners
- Conduct research to update client contact information
- Enroll clients in case management
- Initiate referrals and provide follow up to clients
- Develop strong relationships during the provision of services
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree in Social Work or similar field
- Non-profit or social services background
- Experience working and providing services to the public
- Licensed Social Worker preferred
- Must be insurable and have a current valid driver’s license with personal vehicle.
SALARY RANGE AND BENEFITS: $35,000-$50,000 depending upon licensure and experience. Employer paid health insurance, retirement match, paid leave. For confidential consideration please email cover letter and resume to Tracey Jackson at tracey@piedmontcare.org. Piedmont Care Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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