Case Manager

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1965, the Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is a social services organization advancing the social and economic well-being of immigrant and low-income New Yorkers through holistic services and community-led impact. CPC is the nation’s largest Asian American social services organization and serves as a trusted community anchor to over 80,000 community members who are served by CPC annually through 50+ high-quality programs and services across 35 sites in New York City. (For more information, please visit: https://www.cpc-nyc.org) 

PROGRAM SUMMARY

Community Health Services (CHS)raises the consciousness of HIV/AIDS in the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities by providing various educational outreach events, prevention information, linkage to care, supportive services, advocacy, and referral for HIV testing. The program uses its cultural and linguistic expertise to conduct outreach to the AAPI communities. CHS ensures quality service for those who are affected, infected or living with AIDS by providing access to care and support. CHS is committed to equal opportunities and access to healthcare, ending HIV/AIDS myths and stigma through education, spreading community awareness, and advocating for the visibility, empowerment, and rights of people living with HIV/AIDS and health initiatives that impact the AAPI communities.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Program Director, the part-time Case Manager delivers supportive services to individuals who are living with HIV/AIDS and links them to care, recruits high-risk individuals for HIV/STD testing, and participates in evidence-based interventions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support for comprehensive service coordination to affected individuals and high-risk population to obtain necessary information, support and skills to access the medical system and other community resources.
• Conduct field visits and provide translation as necessary.
• Provide ongoing analysis and assessment of community members' situations through progress notes and assessment forms.
• Facilitate access to and coordinate delivery of available social services benefits for community members.
• Maintain and submit reports as required by government funding source requirements.
• Provide support to recruit from targeted and at-risk demographics to enroll in locally developed/CDC-supported intervention.
• Develop and maintain relationships with medical and social services providers.
• Develop workshops/presentations to educate the community about HIV/STD issues.
• Attend and represent the program in offsite events, work with external organizations and/or funding sources.
• Collaborate with department staff on special projects as assigned, and other duties assigned by Program Director.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or human service-related field preferred.
• Experience working in the HIV affected and or Chinese/Asian communities a plus, strong interest in educating the community a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

• Bilingual in Mandarin and English is a must.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team setting.
• Flexibility in schedule preferred.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• $21.98 - $22.53 per hour; 21 hours per week
• CPC offers eligible part-time staff members mandatory benefits, including paid New York State sick time

HOW TO APPLY

Interested individuals should submit their resume, along with a cover letter addressed to Gilbert Wu, when applying online via CPC’s website: https://www.cpc-nyc.org/jobs or selected online job boards. All documents should be submitted as one single file. Applicants may reach out to [email protected] with any questions or further inquiries.

CPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPC values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, immigrants, LGBTQ+, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.