Bilingual CAREAssist Case Worker

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), HIV, STD and TB section in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a bilingual CAREAssist Case Worker. This position involves carrying a caseload and providing technical assistance to individuals and healthcare professionals to facilitate access to medical care and treatment resources for persons living with HIV.

Fluency in both English and Spanish is a requirement for this position. A 5% salary differential will be applied for bilingual proficiency.

This is a full-time, permanent, classified position and is represented by a union, SEIU Human Services.

What will you do?

As the bilingual CAREAssist Case Worker, you will be responsible for delivering personalized client-level care coordination services and support to ensure continued access to medical care and HIV treatment through the AIDS Drug Assistance Program. Your role will involve offering benefits counseling and directly assisting clients with applications for public and private insurance, as well as other financial assistance programs. Additionally, leveraging your experience with clients, you will contribute valuable insights for enhancing program policies and procedures.

What we are looking for:
Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills. OR
• A combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

Desired Attributes:

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
• Experience as a Certified Application Counselor in Oregon.
• Experience in Medicare, Medicaid, and/or private insurance enrollment and navigation.
• Experience as a social or medical case manager.
• Experience working in a pharmacy or medical setting.
• Experience working with vulnerable and diverse populations.
• Experience determining eligibility for programs or services.
• Experience creating, promoting, welcoming, and maintaining a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

Working Conditions:
This position may allow for remote work up to one day per week following the successful completion of the trial period, provided that remote work effectively supports the responsibilities of the role, client needs, and program requirements.  On-site work location is at the Portland State Office Building, located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232.

Application Deadline: 01/21/2025

Salary Range: $4,409 - $6,736 Monthly

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.

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