Adult Case Manager (Part-Time)

Adult Behavioral Support Specialist

Kenneth Young Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services to individuals of all walks of life. Located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, we offer a wide range of services including outpatient therapeutic care, recovery-oriented support, community prevention, LGBTQ+ outreach, older adult services, and crisis intervention. Our team welcomes and celebrates unique perspectives and represents the diversity and vitality of our local communities. Join our team to grow in your career while building stronger, healthier communities.

Job Scope

Join a diverse team of behavioral support specialists providing in-home and community-based skill building services to adults with mental illness. Gain clinical experience, with opportunities for continuing education throughout the year. Room for movement into other clinical roles depending on experience and preference. Great stepping-stone for those looking to get into the clinical field.

Primary Responsibilities

• Clinical Responsibilities
• Development of leisure skills for clients
• Orienting clients to the community and resources
• Development of skills for making and keeping friends
• Setting limits and providing structure
• Development of home maintenance skills for home living
• Assisting clients in defining and developing interests
• Educating and practicing healthy living skills
• Working in conjunction with primary assigned clinician and adjunct staff to address meeting service needs of the client
• Goal review and development of new treatment goals
• Participate in supervision as directed by supervisor
• Participate in regular performance evaluations
• Work cooperatively with other staff to maintain smooth continuity of care when cases are shared
• Meet or exceed service productivity target.
• Administrative Duties
• Receive input from the Behavioral Support Services leadership, and provide feedback regarding administrative issues
• Submit, in a timely and accurate fashion, documentation as required by the Centers’ policies and procedures