Location
Chicago, Illinois
Case managers provide individualized support to clients focusing on self-sufficiency through assessments, planning, and coordination. They assist clients in achieving their goals and link them with community resources.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with a valid Illinois driver's license and knowledge in substance abuse or a related field. Good verbal and communication skills are essential, and the ability to work effectively in a team is necessary.
Case managers provide goal-oriented and individualized support focusing on improved self-sufficiency for the persons served through needs assessments, planning, linkage, advocacy, coordination and monitoring activities.
Outreach to encourage the participation of the person served. Assistance with achieving goals as defined by the persons served. Optimize resources and opportunities through community linkages and enhance social supports Provide transportation to and from appointments. Provide case management, referral, and referent contact services to patients and documents same in-patient chart. Coordinate with licensed discharge agencies to transition to recovery or permanent housing. In calibration with the client devises and presents recommended service plans in weekly treatment plan review meetings. Assists residents to achieve the goals of mutually agreed upon care plans for substance abuse rehabilitation service needs and aftercare. Completes required forms pertaining to patient case management needs within the program. Finds and develops for program use needed resources including visiting, inspecting agencies and attending network meetings. Assists resident to link with needed family and community resources as coordinator and advocate. Attend patient staffing and /or interventions. Seeks appropriate supervision requiring clinical or programmatic decisions. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED High School Diploma or equivalent. Valid Illinois driver’s license. Knowledge in substance abuse or related field. Good verbal and communication skills. Proficiency in reading and writing. Able to work effectively on a team.
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