Case Manager - Youth Project Lighthouse

Metropolitan Family Services•Chicago, IL

3d•$45,000 - $50,000

About The Position

Metropolitan Family Services is hiring a full-time Case Manager for its Calumet team, supporting the Youth Project Lighthouse. The role assesses clients’ needs, develops and monitors service plans, and provides case management, advocacy, and supportive help to individuals and families. The Case Manager coordinates with community resources and program staff, engages clients in challenging settings to help them develop healthy behaviors and coping skills, and responds to emergencies and crises after consulting with a supervisor. The position requires driving for work; transporting clients in a personally owned vehicle is preferred. The average starting salary is $45,000–$50,000 annually, based on skills and experience.

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.
Driving for work is required.

Nice To Haves

Some direct service experience.
At least 1 year of case management experience in a social service or healthcare setting.
Transportation of clients in a personally owned vehicle is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess clients, evaluate problems and service needs, and develop written service plans with goals and services.
Supplement service plans to meet client needs, and reassess clients’ situations and the adequacy of their plans.
Provide supportive help, advocacy, and case management to individuals and families addressing environmental and interpersonal relationship issues.
Work with community resources, build knowledge of available resources, and help clients use them.
Meet contract, grant, and program timelines and reporting requirements.
Engage clients in challenging settings to help them learn, practice, and develop healthy behaviors and coping skills.
Collaborate with program staff in planning and implementing service plans.
Handle emergencies and crises involving the target population after consulting with a supervisor.
With supervisory approval, authorize limited financial assistance for assigned clients.
May work with community groups.
Work effectively with diverse staff and service populations.
Perform other duties as assigned.