About Envision Unlimited: Founded in 1948 in Chicago, Envision Unlimited provides a full spectrum of care for individuals with disabilities ranging in age from infancy to 80+. We serve all individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, and foster care. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, foster care and Supportive Housing.
Learn more at: www.envisionunlimited.org
Summary:
As a Case Manager, you will be a key member of a multidisciplinary team providing recovery-oriented services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Many of our clients also experience co-occurring physical, developmental, or substance use challenges. Your role will focus on enhancing Independent Living Skills and supporting clients in achieving greater autonomy and stability in their daily lives.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:
• Deliver individualized support in areas such as medication management, healthy living, psychosocial needs, and self- management.
• Monitor client progress and update service/treatment plans as needed.
• Collaborate with clients, team members, external providers, and support networks to ensure continuity of care.
• Facilitate therapeutic and recreational group activities both onsite and in the community.
• Provide referrals and follow-up for housing, entitlements, education, employment, and guardianship services.
• Conduct assessments (including IM-CANs) and assist with service linkage and plan updates.
• Maintain accurate documentation in Envision electronic care system and meet productivity targets.
• Assist with program development, including workflow design and procedure manuals.
• Participate in supervision, training, and committee meetings; stay current with best practices in case management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory responsibilities.
Education, Skills, and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience in the social service field, including internships.
• At least one year of case management experience working with diverse populations with complex needs.
• Experience with mental health populations and knowledge of Medicaid rules preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, organizational, and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities autonomously.
• Valid driver’s license and approval through agency’s insurance carrier to operate agency vehicles.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Check and Nurse’s Aide Registry (if applicable).
Additional Info
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.
• This position does not include supervisory responsibilities.
• Ongoing professional development is encouraged (minimum 15 hours/year).
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us build a supportive, empowering environment for those we serve.
Requirements:Education, Skills, and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience in the social service field, including internships.
• At least one year of case management experience working with diverse populations with complex needs.
• Experience with mental health populations and knowledge of Medicaid rules preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, organizational, and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities autonomously.
• Valid driver’s license and approval through agency’s insurance carrier to operate agency vehicles.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Check and Nurse’s Aide Registry (if applicable).
Additional Info
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.
• This position does not include supervisory responsibilities.
• Ongoing professional development is encouraged (minimum 15 hours/year).
Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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