Case Manager

Sevita; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full compensation/benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Job summary

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day.

Case Manager position with a starting salary of $48,960 annually offers full benefits, growth opportunities, and the chance to help individuals live more independent lives through coordinated care and advocacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or equivalent in education and experience required.
• One year of related work experience and knowledge of case management.
• Valid driver’s license, registration, and insurance.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification as required by state/program.
• Ability to establish working relationships with individuals served.
• Demonstrated competence in verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral, and monitoring of families.
• Gather social history to assess family strengths and weaknesses, and existing problems.
• Conduct home visits and office-based services, and accompanies individuals served.
• Coordinate care with outreach workers, health educators, nutritionists, and other service providers to prevent service duplication and to ensure the individual receives high-quality care.
• Identify and procure group services appropriate for the individual to maximize the individual’s ability to live outside an institution.
• Plan and assist in obtaining services from third-party service providers.
• Develop a plan of care for each individual to include services such as advocacy/case management, independent living skills, training, peer support, physical therapy, cognitive therapy, etc.

Skills

Case management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day.

Case Manager

$48,960 Annually

Everybody needs a job but only extraordinary people work here. Our team is fun, creative, and dedicated to making a difference every day in the lives of the people we serve.

• Provide case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral, and monitoring of families.
• Gather social history to assess family strengths and weaknesses, and existing problems.
• Conduct home visits and office base services, and accompanies individuals being served.
• Coordinate care with outreach workers, health educators, nutritionists, and other service providers to prevent service duplication and to ensure the individual receives high-quality care.
• Identify and procure group services appropriate for the individual to maximize the individual’s ability to live outside an institution.
• Plan and assist in obtaining services from third-party service providers.
• Develop a plan of care for each individual to include services such as advocacy/case management, independent living skills, training, peer support, physical therapy, cognitive therapy, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or equivalent in education and experience required.
• One year of related work experience and knowledge of case management.
• Valid driver’s license, registration, and insurance.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification as required by state/program.
• Ability to establish working relationships with individuals served.
• Demonstrated competence in verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle crisis situations.

Why Join Us?

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.