LifeSet Specialist – TLP

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Life Set Specialist provides case management and independent living services to youth in the Developmental Disability Transitional Living Program (DD-TLP). Working collaboratively with youth, families, community partners, and the interdisciplinary team, the Life Set Specialist promotes permanency, family engagement, and positive life outcomes while ensuring compliance with DCFS, Life Set, licensing, and agency requirements.

This position coordinates services and manages all aspects of a youth's transition from admission through discharge and aftercare planning to support long-term stability and success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in admission screenings; gathers information regarding youth strengths, needs, goals, family supports, and safety concerns; and communicates relevant information to the treatment team to support service planning and care coordination.
• Participates in treatment planning and case reviews while providing individualized coaching and skill development support. Assists youth in building independent living, educational, employment, social, and community integration skills through experiential learning opportunities.
• Provides Life Set services in accordance with program requirements; completes required assessments and service plans; maintains documentation within Guide Tree; and collaborates with consultants, clinicians, and team members to support youth progress and outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with Medicaid requirements by maintaining accurate documentation, completing billable service records in a timely manner, and coordinating with providers to support medically necessary services.
• Develops, implements, and monitors individualized service and safety plans; reviews youth progress; updates services as needed; and advocates for youth during case reviews, court proceedings, educational meetings, and other service-related staffings.
• Identifies and engages family members and other supportive adults; promotes healthy relationships; coordinates visitation and family involvement; and works to establish lasting support networks for youth.
• Assists with coordinating medical, dental, behavioral health, and other healthcare services; supports appointment attendance; and promotes youth self-advocacy and healthcare management skills.
• Collaborates with youth, families, and community partners to develop transition plans, assess readiness for adulthood, and connect youth with housing, employment, educational, guardianship, and community-based resources.
• Maintains complete and timely case records, including assessments, service plans, contacts, interventions, transition planning activities, and discharge documentation, in accordance with regulatory and agency standards.
• Participates in required training; maintains certifications; and remains current on best practices related to youth development, trauma-informed care, case management, and transitional living services.
• Provides after-hours on-call coverage as assigned, responds to crises using trauma-informed practices, ensures youth safety, and follows agency policies and reporting requirements while coordinating appropriate interventions and follow-up services.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working with adolescents, transition-age youth, or individuals with developmental disabilities strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with youth, families, community partners, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Must be able to transport youth and travel as necessary to fulfill program responsibilities.
• Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to…