MHJJ/FLYE Case Manager- Southeast

Metropolitan Family Services • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Metropolitan Family Services is hiring a full-time MHJJ/FLYE Case Manager for its Southeast Team. The role provides assessment, planning, case management, mentoring, advocacy, referrals, and other support to youth and families. The Case Manager works with clients and community resources to address service needs, practice healthy behaviors and coping skills, and work toward successful program discharge. The average salary is $45,000–$49,000; compensation depends on related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. Driving for work is required, and transporting clients in a personally owned vehicle is preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Strong interpersonal and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain assigned community- and home-based services.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.
• Driving for work is required.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of case management experience in a social service or healthcare setting.
• Some direct service experience.
• Transportation of clients in a personally owned vehicle is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of referred and accepted clients, evaluating problems and service needs with client input.
• Develop written action plans with clients to address their needs and goals.
• Connect clients with wraparound services, referrals, and community resources, and help them use those resources.
• Provide supportive assistance, advocacy, case management, and mentoring to individuals and families addressing environmental and interpersonal challenges.
• Meet contract, grant, and program requirements, including timelines and reporting requirements.
• Engage clients in challenging settings to help them learn, practice, and develop healthy behaviors and coping skills.
• Reassess and monitor client status and the adequacy of action plans within required time frames.
• Collaborate with program staff in planning and implementing action plans.
• After consulting with a supervisor, handle emergency and crisis situations within the target population.
• With supervisory approval, authorize limited financial assistance for assigned clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Employer contributions to HSA accounts: $2,000 for individual coverage and $4,000 for family coverage, prorated to benefits start date
• Free Teladoc general medicine and behavioral health services for team members
• Ascensus 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on the first day of eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level