Case Manager - Minority AIDS Initiative

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. As part of CSAT's Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) program, the Case Manager will collaborate with staff at The University of Illinois Health-Mile Square Health Center (MSHC) to provide education, case management, and referral / linkage to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) services for individuals who screen negative for HIV but are at increased risk of exposure to HIV. The Case Manager will also engage individuals with or at risk for HIV in evidence-based substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Conducts HIV screenings, provides HIV pre / post-rest counseling, completes MAT intake interviews and assessments and connects patients to the HIV service provider partners (UIH-Mile Square) for HIV treatment and PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) services.
• Works 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).
• Uses 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.
• Takes 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.
• Follows 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.

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

Start Date : ASAP

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

Pay Rate : 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.

Experience and Skills :

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

Certification, Licensure, Registrations : N / A