Case Manager - St. Dominic Program Des Plaines, IL
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Job Summary
The Case Manager (Residential) at the St. Dominic Program in Des Plaines, IL, works under the supervision of the Case Management Supervisor to advocate for youth, supporting them in exercising their rights, choices, and responsibilities. This role involves monitoring program development and treatment planning to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for the youth. The position requires advanced knowledge in the field of child welfare, with a primary focus on discretion and judgment.
Responsibilities
Provide face‑to‑face social services to youth in accordance with the Individual Treatment Plan
Complete comprehensive assessments and develop service plans for assigned youth
Prepare court reports, attend court hearings, and follow court orders related to youth services
Facilitate youth intake processes and transfer school records and employment history
Connect youth with community resources and provide necessary linkage to available resources
Monitor and address youth's medical, dental needs, and checkups
Maintain organized case files with all essential information
Help youth set and achieve personal, educational, social, and employment goals
Participate in clinical staffings, meetings, and training sessions
Document case management activities and complete Medicaid billing for prescribed services
Ensure timely completion of Quality Utilization Reviews and required forms for DCFS
Coordinate discharge planning and transition services for youth
Participate in performance quality improvement initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a human service‑related field
Minimum of one year of residential care experience
Minimum age of 25 years
Physical Demands
Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, and walk for extended periods
Capability to lift/move objects weighing over 20 pounds
Visual, hearing, and learning capabilities to perform essential job functions
Environment And Scheduling
Work occurs in a designated setting
Potential interaction with challenging youth
Flexibility to work additional hours, weekends, and holidays as needed
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Strategy/Planning and Information Technology