Case Manager

Metropolitan Family Services • Chicago, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) is seeking a full-time Case Manager for its South Chicago office. MFS is an organization that empowers families to learn, earn, heal, and thrive, with a mission dating back to 1857. The role focuses on making a positive impact on families and communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field from an accredited college or university, required.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed.
• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screening and criminal background checks.
• Driving for work required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of case management experience in a social service or healthcare setting preferred.
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Crisis stabilization experience preferred.
• Transportation of clients preferred in a personally owned vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough assessment of clients.
• Evaluates problem and service needs.
• Develops a written client service plan specifying goals to be achieved and services to be pursued.
• Supplements service plans to meet client needs.
• Provides supportive help, advocacy, and case management to individuals and families in coping with environment and interpersonal relationship issues.
• Works collaboratively with community resources and develops a knowledge of resources to help clients utilize them.
• Works within contract, grant, and program requirements, including meeting timelines and reporting requirements.
• Engages clients in challenging settings to learn/practice healthy behaviors and coping skills.
• Reassesses and monitors client situations and the adequacy of service plans.
• Collaborates and participates with other program staff in planning and implementing service plans.
• Handles emergency and crisis situations within the target population after consultation with a supervisor.
• Authorizes limited amounts of financial assistance to own clients with supervisory approval.
• May work with community groups.
• Works effectively with diverse staff and service population.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• HSA contributions ($2,000 individual, $4,000 family, pro-rated)
• FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services
• Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility

What This Job Offers

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