Case Manager-Healthy Chicago

Overview

Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, MFS has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. We are hiring for a full-time Case Manager at our South Chicago office.

SALARY: The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $45,000 and $49,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

• 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 some community and home-based mental health treatment services to youth, adolescents and families.
• Provides, as appropriate, supportive help, advocacy and case management to individuals and families in coping with environment and interpersonal relationship issues.
• Works collaboratively with community resources. Develops a knowledge of resources and helps clients to utilize them.
• Works within contract, grant, and program requirements including meeting timelines and reporting requirements.
• Engages client in settings that may present a challenge for the client for the purpose of learning/practicing/developing healthy behaviors and coping skills.
• Reassesses and monitors client situation and adequacy of service plan.
• Collaborates and participates with other program staff in the planning and implementation of service plans.
• Subsequent to consultation with supervisor, handles emergency and crisis situations within target population.
• With supervisory approval, authorizes limited amounts of financial assistance to own clients.
• May work with community groups.
• Works effectively with diverse staff and service population.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field from an accredited college or university,
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• One year of case management experience in a social service or healthcare setting preferred
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• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification preferred
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• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
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• Crisis stabilization experience preferred
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• Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed.

• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screening and criminal background checks.

• Driving for work required with transportation of clients preferred in a personally owned vehicle.

• During the course of the job, sit, stand, talk, hear, and use hands to handle or operate objects. May require lifting up to 30 lbs. Ability to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and using a computer terminal.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and Vision Coverage.
• Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual and $4,000 to family HSA accounts, pro-rated to benefits start date.
• Free General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
• Ascensus 401K plan with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.

And so much more. Visit our benefits page to see the full suite of offerings.

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