ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY :

San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF) envisions a future where health justice is achieved for all people living with or at risk for HIV. Ultimately, we strive for a day when race is not a barrier to health and wellness, substance use is not stigmatized, HIV status does not determine quality of life, and HIV transmission is eliminated.
Our mission is to promote health, wellness, and social justice for communities most impacted by HIV through sexual health and substance use services, advocacy, and partnership.

Our strategic plan includes an articulation of its five key values, which are the foundation for its work and its employees: Justice, Dignity, Courage, Leadership and Excellence.: We need passionate agents of social change, vanguards of public health, and practitioners of racial justice to join our fight.

POSITION OVERVIEW: :

The Case Manager/Counselor will work within our continuum of contingency management program services- PROP, PROP for All, and Mobile C.M., Bayview in providing participant counseling and case management services, The Stonewall Project & Syringe Access Services (SAS) low threshold case manager/counselor will be a Stonewall position with embedded responsibilities within our Syringe Access & Disposal Programming.

This position is a newly envisioned position to assist us in building out enhanced case management, counseling, coaching, MAT, medical, pre-treatment and substance use treatment services with participants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ::

• Case Management:: Provide case management services to substance use treatment program participants. Individualized case management support may include health navigation, linkage to basic needs services, medical care referrals, linkage to housing, substance and recovery programs, food resources, community services and crisis management services.
• - Counseling:: Provide walk-in and by appointment group and individual substance use counseling supporting contingency management services, safer injection education, mental health, HIV, HCV and other physical health concerns. Provide crisis intervention, link participants to HCV Wellness Program, medication assisted treatment (MAT- buprenorphine/suboxone.
• Health Education:: Build ongoing relationships with people who inject drugs (PWID) and people who use drugs (PUID). Provide on-site health education and referrals. Provide health coaching focused on self-care, health improvement activities, disease prevention, vein care, safer injection practices, overdose prevention, etc.
• Outreach:: Engage prioritized populations and communities and provide information, education and referrals. Develop relationships with community agencies and providers to improve outcome and linkage to services for target populations.
• Administrative:: Complete all paperwork and data submissions in a timely manner and within the guidelines established by the program and all funding and licensing bodies.
• Other Skills and Abilities:: Awareness and sensitivity to diverse and marginalized populations. Ability to speak candidly and knowledgeably about drug use and sexual risk. Ability to implement de-escalation techniques, follow safety protocols, and use sound judgment in making independent decisions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTS : : :

Skill in operating equipment such as a personal computer, copy machine and telephone system. Ability to perform routine bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position may have exposure to blood borne pathogens and other infectious agents

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : : :

• One to three years’ experience working with drug users, highly marginalized, or homeless populations required.
• California state certified drug & alcohol counselor (i.e. CAADE, CADAC, etc.) and/or master’s degree preferred in counseling, social work, or allied field with California license eligibility preferred. 1 to 2 years of counseling experience preferred.
• Experience using motivational interviewing and strong understanding & experience of harm reduction practices and principles. Experience facilitating skills-based groups i.e. DBT, Seeking Safety, Relapse Prevention, Anger Management preferred. Training and/or experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• - Understanding of HIV/HCV disease prevention and treatment. Proven ability to multi-task and problem solve, strong organizational and record keeping skills, good communication skills, ability to effectively engage volunteers and participants. Skill in operating office equipment such as a personal computer and Microsoft office programs. Copy machine and telephone system. Bi-lingual Spanish - English preferred.
• Bilingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

This position will have access to protected health information (PHI) and may only access, use or disclose the minimum information necessary to perform their designated role on behalf of San Francisco AIDS Foundation, regardless of the extent of access provided.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : : :

This position is primarily located at 1035 Market Street, 117 6th Street, Bayview, Hunters Point Points & satellite locations and van-based services. Must be willing to work Saturday, Sunday and some holidays, may require traveling to other offices or locations or off-site meetings as required by the job.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: :
SFAF is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time employees. These include:

Vacation + Leave :
20 days of combined Paid Time Off/Sick Time Off for the first two years of employment
25 days of Paid Time Off/Sick Time Off after two years of employment
Pro-Rated Health & Wellness Hours (subject to change yearly)
14 paid holidays per year

Retirement :
403(b) Plan – SFAF matches employee contributions (1 to 1) up to 3% of salary

Health Coverage :
Flexible Spending Account to set aside employee pre-tax dollars for unreimbursed medical and dependent expenses.
Medical insurance - premium fully/partially paid by SFAF for employee (Kaiser Permanente HMO, Sutter Health Plus HMO)
Vision insurance – premium fully paid by SFAF for employee (MetLife)
Dental insurance – premiums fully/partially paid by SFAF for the employee (MetLife Insurance)

Employee Sponsored Care
Plume - Gender Affirming Care
Care.com – Family care benefits
Maven – Family Forming benefits

Life Insurance + Disability + Family Leave :
Life Insurance and AD&D insurance – Employer Paid: 100% of salary, up to $100K (MetLife)
Long term disability insurance (MetLife)
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Pregnancy-Related Disability Leave (PDL), as applicable

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT : : :

The San Francisco AIDS Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer. We actively seek applications from people living with HIV/AIDS, people with disabilities, women, LGBTQ individuals and people of color.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

APPLICATION PROCESS : : :

Please visit our careers page at:
http://www.sfaf.org/about-us/careers/

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED :
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