Case Manager – Violence Recovery & Advocacy (In-Person)

New Life Centers Of Chicagoland Nfp; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

New Life Centers Of Chicagoland Nfp is seeking a Case Manager for full-time, in-person work across Chicago locations. You will provide direct case management, crisis intervention, advocacy, and support to individuals affected by street violence.

The role involves managing a caseload of 10–20 participants, coordinating referrals, and working with Victim Advocates, Street Outreach, and Peacekeepers to connect clients with resources and services.

Qualifikationen

• Certified Mandated Reporter (training provided)
• Background check required (no pending cases)
• Must pass a Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System background check
• Must pass a National Sex Offender Registry background check
• Must have a working phone
• One year experience in human services with direct services to at-risk youth
• Cross-cultural competency
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Confidentiality of participant information
• Valid Illinois driver's license and access to a vehicle (driving background check)
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required

Aufgaben

• Cooperate on a team providing direct case-management and emergency support to victims of violence and their families.
• Coordinate referrals for case-management with partner programs.
• Provide support and advocacy through home visits, calls, and criminal justice referrals.
• Coordinate or facilitate educational forums and group sessions.
• Maintain caseload goals and linkages to resources.
• Develop warm referral networks with partner organizations.
• Assist data team with data collection and reporting.
• Assist participants with Victims Compensation, Short Term Disability, healthcare, and mental health services.
• Identify safety concerns and plan long-term safety for clients.
• Maintain caseload of 15–20 participants and detailed client notes.

Kenntnisse

Mandated reporter

Effective communication

Cross-cultural competency

Microsoft Word

Excel

Database systems

Valid IL driver's license

Bilingual - English/Spanish (preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Database systems

Jobbeschreibung

New Life Centers Of Chicagoland Nfp is seeking a Case Manager for full-time, in-person work across Chicago locations. You will provide direct case management, crisis intervention, advocacy, and support to individuals affected by street violence.

The role involves managing a caseload of 10–20 participants, coordinating referrals, and working with Victim Advocates, Street Outreach, and Peacekeepers to connect clients with resources and services.