Case Manager

SGA Youth & Family Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

SGA Youth & Family Services seeks a dedicated Case Manager to deliver comprehensive case management for youth and families involved in violence prevention and survivor support programs. You will coordinate with schools, partners, and caregivers to assess needs, develop service plans, and connect participants to essential resources.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches, with a focus on safety, stability, well-being, and positive youth outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in case management, youth services, or related community-based support.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, strengths-based practices, and youth development principles are essential.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive case management to youth and families in violence prevention and survivor support programs.
• Collaborate with schools, community partners, caregivers, and service providers to assess needs and develop service plans.
• Coordinate referrals, monitor progress, and ensure engagement in program services.
• Maintain resource directories and referral partnerships; assist with access to education, healthcare, housing, and mental health services.
• Provide crisis intervention and support during critical incidents.
• Maintain regular contact via meetings, calls, home visits, and virtual communication.
• Develop and update individualized service plans based on strengths and identified needs.
• Coordinate services with schools, healthcare and behavioral health providers, and other stakeholders.
• Engage parents and caregivers in goal planning and service delivery; conduct outreach to promote participation.
• Facilitate caregiver workshops, support groups, and community events when needed.
• Advocate to reduce barriers to services; participate in staff meetings and program evaluation.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Strengths-based practices

Youth development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic case management systems

Job description

Description

The Case Manager provides comprehensive case management services to youth and families participating in violence prevention, youth development, and survivor support programs. The Case Manager works collaboratively with schools, community partners, caregivers, and service providers to assess participant needs, develop individualized service plans, coordinate referrals, monitor participant progress, and ensure successful engagement in program services.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Case Manager provides comprehensive case management services to youth and families participating in violence prevention, youth development, and survivor support programs. The Case Manager works collaboratively with schools, community partners, caregivers, and service providers to assess participant needs, develop individualized service plans, coordinate referrals, monitor participant progress, and ensure successful engagement in program services. The Case Manager serves as a key advocate for participants by connecting them to educational, behavioral health, social service, and community resources that promote safety, stability, well-being, and positive youth outcomes.

• Maintain resource directories and referral partnerships.
• Monitor participant progress and update service plans as needed.
• Assist participants in accessing educational, employment, healthcare, housing, mental health, legal, and social service resources.
• Provide crisis intervention and support during critical incidents.
• Maintain regular contact with youth and families through individual meetings, phone calls, home visits, and virtual communication as appropriate.
• Develop individualized service plans based on participant strengths, goals, and identified needs.
• Conduct participant intake, needs assessments, and risk screenings.
• Coordinate services with schools, community organizations, healthcare providers, behavioral health professionals, and other stakeholders.
• Engage parents, caregivers, and support systems in participant goal planning and service delivery.
• Conduct outreach activities to promote program participation and community awareness.
• Facilitate or support caregiver workshops, support groups, and community events.
• Advocate on behalf of participants and families to reduce barriers to services.
• Participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, and professional development activities.
• Support workshop facilitation and youth programming activities.
• Assist with participant recruitment, retention, and engagement efforts.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives and program evaluation activities
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure participants receive comprehensive and coordinated services.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Education, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of two years of experience providing case management, youth services, social services, or community-based support.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, strengths-based practices, and youth development principles.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic case management systems.
• Experience working with youth exposed to violence, trauma, behavioral health challenges, or justice system involvement.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Ability to work varying hours Monday - Friday; schedule may include some evenings and weekends.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance required for work-related travel.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
• Must be able to frequently move inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to transport oneself to and from home visits.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs.
• Constantly moves to assist during program activities.
• At times, it may be required to lift up to 25 lbs. for various needs.
• Frequently moves in outdoor weather conditions.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; this description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.??This job description is subject to change at any time.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary Description

$45,000 to $47,000