Supported Housing Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Our job is hope.

Join a purpose-driven community of champions.

Position Purpose :

The Supported Housing Case Manager works with clients residing in the Supported Housing buildings to provide behavioral health treatment in the client's natural setting.

The case manager is responsible for completing comprehensive assessments, developing an individual service plan, and monitoring progress.

The case manager provides weekly case management and community support services both on site and within the community. Staff assist clients with fostering independence and maintaining safety and stability while maintaining housing and benefits and improving self-determination through illness management.

The case manager coordinates care with the client, family / natural supports, and outside providers. Staff attends weekly client staffing, monthly meetings with the program managers, and monitors and reports on performance indicators and grant deliverables.

Job Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree in health related field, two years experience in mental health preferred
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Qualifications :

• Demonstrated education, training or experience in mental health services and / or co-occurring disorders
• Adequate written and computer skills to accurately complete required documentation within the time frames prescribed
• Excellent organizational and computer skills
• Self-Starter with ability to work independently, with a team, and in the community
• Skilled in conducting individual, family and group counseling, case management
• Ability to provide education and support to clients, families, staff or community resources
• Have open and effective line of communication with the team
• Perform or learn to perform de-escalation techniques.
• Work effectively and professionally with community agencies.
• Be comfortable working independently in the community and within a client's home.
• Establish a healthy work-life balance.
• Forget any preconceived notions of what mental illness looks like.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Provide mental health rehabilitation services and supports to adults and families to decrease hospitalizations and crisis episodes and to increase community functioning in order for the client to achieve rehabilitative, resiliency and recovery goals.
• Provide continuity of program services in an ethical, legal, and moral manner within a safe and therapeutic environment, consistent with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Participate as a team member in the delivery of mental health services to clients and their families and facilitate the issues of recovery into their daily living situations.
• Provide case management services, crisis intervention, skills training, outreach, and group services.
• Completes documentation within the required time frame
• Attends meetings
• Ensures quality improvement
• Completes other duties that are necessary in order to meet the needs of the seriously mentally ill and homeless population

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : Based on education, experience and credentials

Benefits :

• Health insurance with multiple plan options to meet your needs
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match and discretionary employer contribution
• Group Life Insurance including LTD and AD&D
• Tuition assistance (qualifications apply)
• Licensure / certification reimbursement (qualifications apply)
• Paid Time Off
• Referral program
• Wellness plan
• Certain facilities offering on-site gym

Schedule : 8 hour shifts

Shift : Sunday - Thursday 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm

Work Location : Supported Housing Program buildings (various locations) Rockford, IL

About Us :

Rosecrance has been at the forefront of providing behavioral health services for over a century. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to overcome substance abuse and mental health challenges through evidence-based therapies and compassionate care.

Join us in our mission to foster lasting recovery and transform lives.

We are committed to providing careers that make a difference in the lives of the people we serve and the people we employ.

We do this through the work we do, our core mission and values, our employee resources, and especially through our purpose-driven community of opportunity and hope.

Health and Safety :

Committed to upholding a drug-free environment, we prioritize the safety and well-being of both our employees and those under our care.

Our zero-tolerance policy extends to all forms of drug use, including marijuana. As a part of our hiring process, candidates are required to undergo an occupational health screening, further ensuring the safety and security of our workplace community.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

Rosecrance is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, skills, and experience relevant to the requirements of the position.

Rosecrance proudly participates in the AARP Employer Pledge Program and is a partner of MSEP (Military Spouse Employment Partnership).