Case Manager Mental Health Professional, Unsheltered Pilot Project

Job Details

• Level: Experienced
• Job Location:
  
  Elgin Housing Authority 635 - Elgin, IL 60123
• Position Type:
  Full-Time
• Education Level: Bachelors Degree
• Salary Range: $24.50 - $24.50 Hourly
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category:
  Health Care
• $1,000 Sign on Bonus

The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non‑profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk, to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Case Manager Mental Health Professional who demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.

• Case Manager MHP is responsible for developing and implementing individual treatment plans utilizing the IM+CANS to maximize clients’ independent community living skills.
• Case Manager MHP must complete documentation of mental health services provided in accordance with state and agency standards as applicable.
• Case Manager MHP is expected to work with a team of behavioral health service providers within the agency to ensure a positive client‑centered approach.
• This job position may have some work components that can be performed remotely. Remote work arrangements are not a right or entitlement of employment. They are discretionary and subject to demonstrated performance and operational needs. Approval may be rescinded at any time at the sole discretion of management.

• Work scheduled hours and be flexible to meet client and program needs, as assigned by Program Manager or Director.
• Responsibly to provide independent program coverage when scheduled.
• Assure compliance with all agency, state and federal regulations while providing services and completing assignments. Review and follow updated policies and procedures.
• Facilitate communications and coordination of services with other AID staff and professionals in the community utilizing phone communication and email.
• Maintain professionalism and good boundaries when working with clients, coworkers and outside agencies.
• Meet minimum service hour provision productivity standards (MRO) monthly.
• Complete all required case management documentation (IM+CANS, consents, residential/agency paperwork) on a timely basis.
• Complete and sign all MRO Documentation within 48 hours using Cx360.
• Meet with all assigned clients on regular basis depending on program and client needs; submit daily activity logs.
• Develop, review and revise the IM+CANS and complete corrections within the timeframe allotted.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including apartment maintenance, and provide client training consistent with the treatment goals.
• Provide guidance to MHP and RSA staff regarding implementation of IM+CANS goals/objectives.
• Obtain input from clients, families, guardians and other staff on how to improve residential services.
• Monitor and report safety of clients’ living arrangement.
• Acquire and maintain required trainings and certifications as well as any other trainings assigned by Manager.
• Assist clients in paying bills, budgeting and banking per program procedure.
• Oversight or management of client funds when necessary (dual signature accounts, AID rep. Payees).
• Obtain and maintain client benefits (Social Security, Medicaid, Link Card, Etc).
• Assure client records are properly maintained per agency procedures.
• Complete authorizations, reauthorizations and spend‑down paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Update Cx360 with corrections whenever necessary, but at least annually to ensure accuracy of records.
• Provide effective services for clients’ individual needs and in line with client rights and the Mental Health Recovery Model.
• Attend monthly clinical supervisions per DHS requirement.
• Attend monthly team meetings and be a positive contributor.
• Recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action. Contact Manager and Director per procedure. Complete necessary paperwork correctly (incident reports, petitions, encounters).

• $1000 sign on bonus for full-time
• 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Benefits including…