This job was posted for a Case Manager position in Anna, IL or Vienna, IL. The location is dependent on preference.
The Area of Focus is Behavioral Health, specifically the Housing First Program, which assists adults with severe mental illness who are homeless or exiting a State Operating Psychiatric Hospital in identifying and accessing housing opportunities through the provision of rental and transitional assistance and supports.
The Immediate Supervisor is the Community Transitions Director. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of local community-based resources and human service systems, basic computer skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and skill in the delivery of rehabilitative services to adults.
Job Duties Provides outpatient mental health case management and community support services throughout various stages of treatment with a focus on engagement, care coordination, and discharge planning.
Facilitates transportation services to assist clients in connecting with internal and external resources.
Assists individuals in accessing basic goods and resources, including housing support and state and federal entitlements.
Provides programmatic outreach to court systems, inpatient psychiatric systems, community health organizations, and medical facilities regarding services offered.
Facilitates communication across agency staff and applicable programs to ensure continuity of care and timely follow-up for individuals accessing mental health programming.
Completes all required forms and documentation in a timely and efficient manner.
Demonstrates active involvement in team/program meetings, supervision, and agency/community events and activities as assigned.
Ability to screen, assess, and provide interventions for consumers that are exhibiting symptoms of trauma.
Follows agency policy and procedure for all reports of abuse and neglect or suspected abuse and neglect.
Seniority Level and Employment Type The seniority level for this position is Entry Level, and the employment type is Full-time.
Equal Employment Opportunity Note: The original job posting contained boilerplate language regarding equal employment opportunities, which has been omitted for brevity. However, the employer is committed to equal employment opportunities and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.