Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is the oldest and largest AIDS Service Organization (ASO) in Oregon and Southwest Washington that provides the LGBTQ+ community and beyond with compassionate healthcare. CAP’s mission is to promote well-being and advance equity by providing inclusive health and wellness services for LGBTQ+ people, people affected by HIV, and all those seeking compassionate care. Prism Health, Our House, Tod’s Corner and Esthers Pantry are all apart of CAP. To learn more about us please visit CAP, Prism Health and Our House.
Cascade AIDS Project is excited to announce that we are hiring skilled and team-oriented Engagement Case Worker. The Engagement Case Worker works on Cascade AIDS Project's SW Washington team to guide up to 70 medium and high barrier and/or Medicaid-eligible individuals living with HIV through the continuum of HIV-related and other relevant systems of care. This requires maintaining an awareness of cultural issues and developing effective relationships with a diverse client population. The Engagement Case Manager will support CAP's efforts to increase staff knowledge and competency around mental health challenges as related to HIV and barriers to medical engagement and will provide consultation and support to all members of the SW Washington team who are working with People Living With HIV (PLWH) with a co-occurring mental health diagnosis.
This is a Full-Time role working at our SW WA location in Vancouver. The schedule for this role is a Hybrid Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00pm. The person in this position is stationed in CAP's Vancouver office for two days per week and CAP’s Longview office for one day per week, and will travel throughout the Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania and Multnomah County service area for meetings and client home visits.
NOTE: Occasional evening and weekend work, a state-issued driver's license and access to a personal vehicle are required.
Starting pay is $30.05 which is equivalent to just over $62K. The Engagement Case Worker’s pay increases with tenure and the top of the pay scale is $26.52. This is a union represented position, so the compensation, benefits and conditions of work are collectively bargained.
Who You Are
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- Bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related field (e.g., psychology, social work, counseling) and three years of experience working directly with clients in a similar capacity, OR
- Master’s degree in social work or a mental health-related field with one year of direct client experience.
- Prior experience working with persons with severe and persistent mental health challenges.
- Prior experience providing case management (or similar) services.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Demonstrated computer proficiency using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook) and working knowledge of the
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
What You’ll Do
- Screening clients for psychosocial needs
- Developing goal plans
- Implementing effective interventions and monitoring client progress
- Assisting clients with applications for insurance, public assistance benefits, etc.
- Monitoring the process from initiation through formal decision
- Providing information and referral to a wide range of community services
At Cascade AIDS Project, we believe in unlocking potential. If you believe you may have the skills to do a job, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. one of us. Cascade AIDS Project is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Black, Indigenous, and all other People of Color (BIPOC), women, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people living with HIV or other disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.