Social Worker Senior/UKHC

Job Title
Social Worker Senior/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE56013

Working Title
Housing Program Coordinator, Social Worker

Department Name
MG31I:IM-INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Work Location
Bluegrass Care Clinic

Grade Level
11

Salary Range
$54,080-95,056/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

MSW

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Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Certified Social Worker (CSW)

Physical Requirements

Sitting for long periods of time, occasional lifting of objects <25 lbs, repetitive motions, occasional driving

Shift

Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm. Additional days/hours as needed to complete required duties.

Job Summary

The Housing Coordinator is a Certified Social Worker (CSW) responsible for delivering intensive clinical case management alongside housing program coordination for Ryan White clients at the Bluegrass Care Clinic. This position blends the housing assessment, placement, Emergency Hotel Program, and Emergency Financial Assistance functions of the Housing Program with the psychosocial, care engagement, and eligibility maintenance functions typically carried out by Medical Case Management staff.

The Housing Coordinator conducts psychosocial and housing assessments, develops individualized Housing Service Plans, coordinates emergency hotel stays for patients in immediate housing crisis and works closely with Medical Case Managers and the care team to ensure clients remain engaged in medical care and up to date on Ryan White, KADAP, Medicaid, and other eligibility requirements. This role requires clinical judgment beyond routine housing coordination, including crisis intervention, trauma-informed engagement strategies, and coordination of care for clients with complex medical, mental health, and substance use needs. The position maintains accurate documentation in CAREWare, participates in the Basic Needs Team, and collaborates with community partners to expand housing resources for a highly vulnerable client population.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Windows, Excel, Comprehensive knowledge of Ryan White and Housing Programming, Written and Verbal Communication Skills, Case Management

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

MSW with three or more years of case management experience, preferably in a medical or behavioral health setting. Experience working with individuals living with HIV/AIDS and/or unstably housed populations strongly preferred.

Deadline to Apply
10/11/2026

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