Intact Case Manager

We value our Hope Members . The pay needs to be right and relevant to the position . We conduct regular compensation a nalysis to reward our team fairly .

Work and life balance is important to us ! Our Hope Members enjoy 10 holidays, up to 20 vacation days, 6 personal days, 5 sick days, and new to this year…1 mental health day.

Our package is robust with Allied Insurance ( medical, dental , vision ), 403b Retirement – 2% Contribution, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options, Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance.

We want Hope Members to learn and grow . We offer up to $2,500 annually in tuition reimbursement. OHU support s educational endeavors .

Our Hope Members strive for excellence in children and youth services. OHU supports them by providing opportunities to network and learn from leaders in the field at in-service days, conferences, and workshops.

We have a growth mindset. The OHU Promise is guiding us in significantly increasing services over the next six years. When a new or current position opens, we look first to advancing a Hope Member.

Position:Intact Case Manager

Location: 924 W. 19th Place, Suite 300

Chicago (Pilsen), IL

Job :1096

# of Openings:1

The Intact Family Services Case Manager provides in-home services to identify service needs while assessing child and family safety. Under the assigned supervisor, provides direct casework management, counseling, or mental health services to children and families within agencies, policies, and program context; utilizes human service principles in developing relationships, assessment, and development of service plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Human Services and or Related Field required

Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years Experience in Field preferred

Licensure

• CWEL - Child Welfare Licensure preferred

Other

• Auto Insurance
• Drivers License
• Physical Exam/TB

Job

Duties Include:

• The case manager's tasks include completing client assessments, strength-based services plans, use of SACWICS data system, coordinating and facilitating services to community resources, crisis intervention services, assisting families in locating employment, housing, daycare, and assistance with meeting basic needs.
• Case managers also assist in arranging and/or providing transportation for families, such as school appointments, medical appointments, etc. Case managers will be required to participate in Court proceedings on behalf of the child and family which includes testimony and hearings, compiling court records, preparing case records as well as acting as a liaison with multiple public and private agencies to advocate and assist with services needs of families.
• Home-based Service experience and CWEL preferred.
• Ability to function well in a team environment and work well with outside collaterals. Resourceful in researching issues and developing solutions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate project management, organizational, and analytical skills. Interpersonal skills and effective communication skills: verbal, written and listening. Demonstrate documentation, presentation skills, problem-solving techniques, and ability to build professional relationships Position will cover multiple counties.

Intact Family Services maintain and strengthen family units, by providing in-home services designed to prevent children from entering the foster care system. This program, works with family strengths, monitors the family dynamics, provides linkages to community resources, assists with housing or school issues, and provides information regarding child development/age-appropriate behavior and discipline as well as general case management services. Emphasis is on child safety and keeping the family together.

The program provides intensive in-home case management as well as 24-hour response to emergencies.

Services Offered

• Case management—Provide families with case managers, who monitor families weekly to ensure that the families are provided and linked with needed services.
• Linkage with substances abuse treatment programs— Referrals…