Case Manager (TLP)

Rincon Family Services•Chicago, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The essential function of the Case Manager is to provide comprehensive assessment supported housing, vocational and educational services, intensive case management, skills training, counseling, crisis intervention, and community resource development and service coordination to assist 17 1/2-20-year-old youth in residential care to achieve successful independent community living.

Requirements

Attention to detail
Adaptability and excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle high stress in unpredictable environments, Ability to navigate through changing and uncertain circumstances resilience.
Strong crisis management skills.
The ability to remain objective to effectively support Participants and coworkers.
Cultural sensitivity and strong crisis management skills.
Successfully complete DCFS Foundations Training and Pass the CWEL and Specialty exams, Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Basic understanding of the responsibilities of DCFS Case Management.
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related human services REQUIRED.
Illinois Child Welfare License REQUIRED.
Must be CERAP Certified
Must have a clean driving record, a reliable vehicle, and carry auto insurance at a level required by the company.
Must pass background checks and pre-employment drug screen
Must be creative and flexible in approach to serving high need youth

Responsibilities

Assists with the coordination of the resident’s DCFS Service Plan from admission to discharge
Assists youth in developing educational goals and identifying an appropriate educational placement
Assists youth in completing other goals that have been outlined in the resident’s DCFS Service Pan
Works with support services and act as an advocate for the resident
Ensures that the overall delivery of services provided to the residents is effective and meet Department requirements and standards.
Provides a continuum of care for the youth in their residential placement, as well as transport/escort them to various community-based services.
Works flexible hours including some evenings and weekends based on the needs of the youth served and participate in an on-call rotation.
Attends all court hearings and administrative case record reviews.
Maintains documentation according to DCFS standards and format
Promotes RFS’s mission to participants, staff, and the other shareholders partnerships and alliances (government, community, congregations, individuals, foundations, and corporations).
Coordinates and monitors program policy and procedures and successfully advocates support systems on behalf of the program and its participants.
Oversees day-to-day program activities.
Ensures timely submission of all required program documentation.
Assists with the development and submission of all program funding proposals.
Provides direct supervision of Lead RA and RA Staff.
Provides regular individual supervision with supervisees.
Assists with identifying, developing, and implementing training and staff development activities.
Explores new directions for program in service delivery methods, overall programming, and fund raising opportunities.
Attends all required Agency, Department, and other staff trainings and general meetings
All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental & Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Generous PTO (Paid time off)- Accrue up to 21 days in Year 1, some PTO carryover allowable.
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development Opportunities
Employment may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Certain employees may qualify for City of Chicago commuter transit benefits