Case Manager (Adult Behavioral Support Part-Time) – Kenneth Young Center – Elk Grove Village, IL

Case Manager (Adult Behavioral Support Part-Time)

You are key to our vision: Together We Thrive. At Kenneth Young Center, our staff come together with volunteers, community partners, and the people we serve to create holistic systems of care through interwoven behavioral health programs, older adult services, and community health initiatives. Our team welcomes and celebrates unique perspectives, and represents the diversity and vitality of our local communities. This role helps realize our mission: We partner with communities to support people of all ages to navigate life’s challenges through personalized prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery. Join our team to grow in your career while building stronger, healthier communities.

Job Scope: Provide in-home and community-based skill building focused on activities of daily living, home maintenance, and interpersonal skills with adults diagnosed with mental illness consistent with the individual service plan. These services may be on a planned, regular basis and will have a start and end date.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required. Accommodation for medical and religious exemption will be considered. Weekly testing required for approved vaccination exemptions.

Primary Responsibilities

  • These services will include but are not limited to:
    • Development of leisure skills for SMI
    • Orienting clients to his or her own community and resources
    • Development of skills for making and keeping friends
    • Setting limits and providing structure
    • Development of home maintenance skills for home living
    • Assisting clients in defining and developing his or her interests
    • Educating and practicing healthy living skills
    • Working in conjunction with primary assigned clinician and adjunct staff to address meeting service needs of the client
    • Goal review and development of new treatment goals
  • Participate in supervision as directed by supervisor
  • Participate in regular performance evaluations
  • Work cooperatively with other staff to maintain smooth continuity of care when cases are shared

Administrative Duties

  • Receive input from the Supervisor of Community Support Individual and provide feedback regarding administrative issues
  • Submit, in a timely and accurate fashion, documentation as required by the Centers’ policies and procedures
  • Participate in orientations and training programs of the Center as directed
  • Attend all required meetings and supervision

Position Requirements

  • Associates degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in social services or a related discipline or the equivalent education and experience to be classified as a RSA or MHP under Rule 132, or 3 years’ experience working with Adult MI population
  • Previous experience working with adults
  • Minimum age 21 years
  • Ability to work evenings and Saturdays
  • Willingness to drive to clients’ homes and provide services in the community
  • Excellent driving record

Kenneth Young Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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