Triage Case Manager (2nd Shift)

Job DetailsJob Location

• Chicago,
• IL 60622Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeEducation
• Level: 4
• Year
• DegreeSalary
• Range: $43,000.00 - $48,000.00
• Salary/monthTravel
• Percentage:
• NoneJob
• Shift:
• DayJob
• Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION Renaissance Social Services, Inc. (Renaissance) is a leader in Chicago’s response to homelessness. Renaissance prevents and ends homelessness for vulnerable Chicagoans, providing a range of proven solutions including prevention, outreach, rapid re-housing, permanent supportive housing, behavioral health care, and clinical case management. JOB SUMMARY The Triage Bridge Housing Program provides temporary housing and assessment for unhoused individuals coming from the street or shelters who are engaged through the agency’s Homeless Outreach Program or referrals from Chicago Continuum of Care partner agencies. This will include individuals with co-occurring serious mental illnesses, substance use disorders, and other factors. The Skilled Case Manager provides intensive Case Management and supportive services to program participants in order to prepare them for placement into permanent housing, including conducting a comprehensive assessment to ensure program participants are connected to the most appropriate housing program. This position collaborates closely with Chicago’s Coordinated Entry System to receive and connect program participants. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Identifying program participants’ needs, including barriers to receiving appropriate services and assisting with effective problem solving to address issues. Providing information, linkage, referral and advocacy for program participants with agencies in the community, including crises intervention services when needed. Working with the Coordinated Entry System to receive program participants from homelessness and transition to permanent housing. Maintaining the confidentiality of client information in any written, oral, or electronic form including, but not limited to, health information, HIV/AIDS status, and disability information. Releasing such information only as needed and with the proper release from the client unless mandated by law. Ensure program participants are eating and have access to the food they need. Reporting all incidents of abuse, and/or neglect as required by state law. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records using HMIS and paper files on all program participants receiving services, including maintaining records necessary to fulfill grant requirements and for any third-party payers. Coordinating the provision of appropriate services from other providers from the community at buildings in which program participants are living. Working cooperatively with entire team to ensure residential stability of program participants. Identifying and developing training opportunities for program participants. Completing required documentation for Coordinated Entry, HMIS and compliance in a timely manner. QualificationsMinimum Requirements Must meet the State of Illinois criteria for a