Advocacy Coordinator II

Why MYSI Corporation?

MYSI MISSIONMYSI is dedicated to transforming lives by providing holistic care, promoting independence, and advocating for the well-being of vulnerable youth and their families.

MYSI VISIONWe envision a world where every young person is equipped to transition into adulthood with the tools, skills, and resources needed to thrive.

About MYSI Corporation:

MYSI creates hope for children, young adults, and for individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve full independence and financial success by providing high quality housing, clinical case management, therapy, educational and employment support, life skills learning, and legal advocacy, empowering them to succeed.

Within a therapeutic residential care setting, MYSI Corp provides case management services for stabilization and family reunification, life skills development, recreational activities, and weekly support for youth aged 14 to 17 and a half in the Group Home and 17 and a half to 21 for our Transitional Living and Independent Living Programs.

Position Overview:

As the Advocacy Coordinator II, you will provide case management, and serve as a positive role model, while assisting clients in making healthy life choices that promote favorable well-being outcomes. The Advocacy Coordinator II is a leader within the residential program and is expected to be involved in residential operations as a direct care staff. You will help deliver programming and contribute to the development of life, social, vocational, and academic skills for clients living in the residence.

The Advocacy Coordinator II assists the program manager with leading case management of clients, assisting with the management of all client services as needed. You will formulate assessments of the emotional, social, and mental health needs of the clients, and provide face-to-face advocacy services. These assessments will allow the clinical team to assess and support the emotional, social, and mental health needs of the clients, and create the best treatment plan.

This role requires flexibility and responsiveness, as case management duties are not limited to a traditional 9-5 schedule and may involve evening, weekend, or on-call responsibilities. This position will be located at our Bridges Group Home on the Northside of Chicago (Rogers Park).

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Provide case manager services for each client ages 14 to 17 and a half as they transition through the residential program, using mentorship, counseling, and other supportive methods. Make recommendations in clinical and supervisory meetings regarding client issues, participating in team meetings and client treatment planning.

Documents the progress or lack of progress of clients in the program, assisting with the tracking of client activities, education progress, employment interests, and financial literacy. May also assist clients with employment opportunities.

Shares in the responsibility of ensuring all documentation for client progress is in the client case file, in accordance with DCFS-Administrative Five protocol, Medicaid, and subsequent billing.

Acts as one of the primary advocates and a liaison for clients between the court, medical services, education plans, and all other identified collateral agencies.

Prepares and provides pertinent documentation, records, reports, and files materials as required by the agency and/or DCFS.Enters or ensures that incidents and events are documented following MYSI incident reporting policies procedures.

Upload clinical staffing reports, documents for case notes, contacts, and progress updates to DCFS or internal databases.

Attend court hearings, prepare and file court documents within required time frames including, but not limited to Administrative Case Review (ACR)/ Quarterly Discharge Planning/Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTM).Complete and attend MYSI required trainings both in-person and online.

Make appropriate service referrals to various substance abuse, alcohol, anger management, academic, parenting, psychological and counseling programs.

Provides basic residential and administrative assistance and guidance to residential staff, supporting with intervention and management of milieu operations.

Committed to providing a positive environment in the residence and understands how their role directly impacts the environment and behavior of clients and staff.

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