CAREAssist Case Worker

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), HIV, STD, TB(HST) section in Portland, Oregon is recruiting for a CAREAssist Case Worker to provide technical assistance to individuals and /or health professionals that enable persons living with HIV access medical care and treatment resources.  This position provides individualized client level care coordination services and other assistance to maintain access to medical care and HIV treatment through the AIDS Drug Assistance Program.

This position is a full-time, permanent, classified position which is represented by a union.

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NOTE: Work will be conducted on-site with the potential for 1 day per week remote work after trial period has ended. The Portland State Office Building is located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

The Oregon Health Authority strategic goal is to end all health inequities by 2030.

OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation, and transparency. OHA’s health equity definition is “Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values.

What will you do?
As a CAREAssist Case Worker, you will provide technical assistance to individuals and/or health professionals that enable people living with HIV access to medical care and treatment resources such as program and insurance enrollment, access to medications through our in-network pharmacies and program recertification. You will provide individualized client level care coordination services, determine eligibility and other assistance to maintain access to medical care and HIV treatment through the AIDS Drug Assistance Program. You will advocate for program clients with other benefit programs for which they are eligible. You will participate in program projects and trainings to enhance the program and health of clients. In addition, you will provide feedback and information for improvements to the program’s policies and procedures.

What's in it for you?
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

We offer full medical, vision and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 11 paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans.

Salary Range: $4,138 - $6,322/ month

What are we looking for?

Special Requirements

Bi-lingual Spanish/English (Speak, read, and write) without use of technology.

Minimum Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the HIV program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills.

OR

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

Requested Skills

• Experience and/or training as a case manager or case worker.
• Experience in assessing needs, determining program eligibility, and facilitating access to services and benefits through direct service provision or information and referral.
• Experience and/or training as a Certified Insurance Application Counselor in Oregon or other experience/training related to public and private health insurance.
• Experience and/or training in Medicare, Medicaid, and/or private insurance enrollment and navigation.
• Experience working with pharmacies.
• Experience working with patients and/or medical providers.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience creating, promoting, welcoming, and maintaining a culturally competent and diverse work environment.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply, please visit:

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/CAREAssist-Case-Worker--Program-Analyst-1--Bi-lingual-Spanish-English_REQ-146012

Application Deadline: 01/21/2024

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

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/CAREAssist-Case-Worker--Program-Analyst-1--Bi-lingual-Spanish-English_REQ-146012