Behavioral Case Manager

Description

The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member to work as an on-site Lead Case Manager. Working in this position, you will have the opportunity to provide life-changing assistance to adult clients, who live with mental health disorders.

Our program focuses on teaching clients to live independently within their community. All positions provide an opportunity to make a positive difference in your community, while gaining valuable experience working in the field of Human Services.

This position is located at our Addison Group Home. The hours are Sunday and Monday from 7 : 00 am to 3 : 00 pm Tuesday and Thursday from 8 : 00 am to 4 : 00 pm, one of these days me be a late date (11 : 00 to 7 : 00pm)

As a full-time DuPage County employee, you will be eligible for our full comprehensive benefit package which includes, Paid Training, 12 Paid Holidays, 12 paid vacation days, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program and Tuition Reimbursement, to name a few. Click on the benefits tab to view a full list of our benefits.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary case manager for 8 clients, provides skill training to meet client's assessed needs and to enable clients to live as independently as possible
• Acts as client advocate to facilitate access to resources and services and works collaboratively with providers to achieve client goals and to aid clients in various situations.
• Develops and maintains client IM+CAN's and completion or coordination of other required forms, and acts as liaison between healthcare resources and clients.
• Participates in client staffing and team meetings and maintains collaborative relationships with co-workers to effectively support clients.
• Demonstrates effective, independent judgment and discretion while making task-related decisions.
• Meets established productivity standards and completes accurate and timely documentation of services provided to clients.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

The role of a Resident Support Specialist also involves serving as an on-site team lead under direction of an Adult Intensive Services Supervisor. Job responsibilities involve providing and coordinating day-to-day tasks necessary to support the clients and their needs in a supported setting.

Completion of a bachelor's degree in psychology, Social Work or related field. Experience is preferred but not required.

Must be 21 or over and possess a valid State of IL Driver's License. You will be required to attend on-site paid training your first week of New Hire Orientation from 8 : 00 am to 4 : 30 pm in Wheaton.

Salary

$44,400.00 Annually

Job Type

Full Time (40.0 hours per week)

Service Unit

Behavioral Health Services

Department

Residential Services