Bilingual-DV Case Manager Part -Time

Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc. is seeking a part-time Domestic Violence Case Manager to provide case management/linkage for participants with mental health or substance use needs. On-site duties include coordinating services, collaborating with treatment teams, and documenting activities.

A valid IL driver’s license and vehicle are required. The role emphasizes bilingual English/Spanish communication, community referrals, and anti-stigma education while supporting program goals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; or two years of college with relevant coursework.
• Two years of case management experience in a non-profit setting preferred.
• Completion of 40-hour Domestic Violence training and 20 hours abuser service training (or able to complete within 3 months).

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload and coordinate services to meet treatment needs.
• Link participants to community resources (legal, housing, transportation, etc.).
• Provide face-to-face reviews and document contacts in records per standards.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work/psychology/sociology

Two years in college/degree pursuit

Tools

Keyboard/computer basics

Job description

MISSION/VISIONHealthcare Alternative Systems (HAS) provides a continuum of multicultural and bilingual (English/Spanish) behavioral care and social services that empower individuals, families, and communities. H.A.S. seeks to implement sustainable programs that benefit society by improving the well-being and recovery efforts of those individuals, families, and communities impacted by behavioral health problems. With eleven locations across the Chicagoland area, H.A.S. provides services and resources to individuals at every stage in their behavioral/recovery journey so that they can be successful and become contributing members of their communities.JOB SUMMARYUnder the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Domestic Violence Case Manager is responsible for offering technical assistance and case management linkage and referrals as needed. Additionally, the Domestic Violence Case Manager coordinates with the treatment team the plan of care for participants with mental illness and/or substance use issues. A Domestic Violence Case Manager acts as a liaison between participant/family and clinician to ensure that their non-clinical case management needs are being met.ESSENTIAL DUTIES*This is a part -time role. You must have a vehicle and valid IL. lic.Manages a caseload of participants to ensure adequate services are being provided to assist participants with meeting their treatment needsParticipates in regular staff meetings held at position location.Links participants to needed and available community resources including legal, medical, housing, transportation, mental health, financial, etc.Provides ongoing supportive and/or case management functions in accordance with the problems/needs of the participant, and the strategies identified within the service/treatment plan in order to help the participant to achieve the stated goals and objectives.Provides face-to-face reviews with the participant and/or relevant staff on a regular basis.Documents all service contacts on a timely basis including face-to-face interviews, collateral and networking contacts, correspondence and maintains the case records in accordance with agency and regulatory standards and requirements.Collaborates with the treatment team to ensure compliance and to work toward improved participant outcomes.Provides anti-stigma education to the community and individuals dealing with mental illness and/or substance use disorders as well as information on prevention, treatment, and recovery for participants.Meets regularly with the Program Manager as a means of enhancing professional growth, reviewing and processing the provision of case management services, and dealing with appropriate administrative issues.Maintains a networking relationship with community agencies, clinics and supportive services for referrals/linkages and ancillary services.Provides specific case management support, services, and documentation associated with any private or public grants.Provides monthly progress reports to Program Manager.Performs other duties as assigned.REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIESMust be willing to travel locally and will require work to be done on-site.Strong organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills, including the ability to work as part of a collaborative treatment team.Basic knowledge of computer keyboard.Bilingual/Bicultural (English/Spanish), needed.Must be flexible with hours to accommodate participant needs.Possession of valid state Driver’s License and willingness to use personal vehicle in course of employment, including transporting program participants as needed.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree in a human services field (i.e., social work, psychology or sociology) from a regionally accredited educational institution which has U.S. Department of Education approval, preferred; or a minimum of two (2) years in college working on degree, required.Two (2) years of case management experience in a non-profit setting, preferredCompleted 40-hour training in Domestic Violence and completed the additional 20 hours of abuser service training, or able to complete within 3 months of employment.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSSedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.