Case Manager - Youth Transitional Living Program

Thresholds-Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO & holidays

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Employee assistance program

Public service loan forgiveness

Clinical licensure supervision

Job summary

Thresholds, Inc. seeks a Case Manager for the Youth Transitional Living Program in Chicago.

You will coordinate treatment, develop individualized service plans, and connect youth ages 17–24 with school, medical providers, family and community resources. You will conduct assessments, provide case management and group supports in the community and at Thresholds locations, and facilitate transitions with a focus on safety and independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field required.
• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field preferred.
• LSW/LCSW/LPC/LCPC licensure is desirable and encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Thresholds Care Plan with the transition team.
• Provide direct service including assessment, case management, group counseling, job support, and crisis intervention.
• Attend court appearances and mandated reviews; manage funds procedures and safeguarding.

Skills

Experience with young adults

Willingness to provide transportation

Driving required

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field

Job description

Case Manager - Youth Transitional Living Program

Job Category: Staff

Requisition Number: CASEM008568

• Posted : September 22, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

1110 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657, USA

Description

Are you passionate about supporting young people as they transition to adulthood? Consider becoming a Case Manager with Thresholds' Youth Transitional Living program that provides wraparound support to youth and young adults with mental health challenges. The Case Manager coordinates treatment, develops and implements individualized service plans, facilitates services – like school, medical providers, family, etc. – and also assists in skill building through coaching and one-on-one work with young adults ages 17-24.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with the transition team, including the member, their therapist, residential staff, guardian(s) and others to develop and implement a Thresholds Care Plan. Serves as the primary contact with the members’ support network to assist with the members’ goals for transitioning to adulthood.
• Provides direct service to members through assessment, case management, group counseling, job support, crisis intervention, transition coordination, and psycho-social rehabilitation services in the community and at Thresholds locations.
• Performs and participates in crisis intervention in accordance to Therapeutic Crisis intervention (TCI) and Thresholds standards. Models best practices for TCI to other staff. Performs and supervises physical management when necessary.
• Attends all court appearances, administrative case reviews, DCFS meetings, and Thresholds meetings as assigned. Assures that all Thresholds procedures regarding the handling of member’s funds are followed and that all safeguards, reports, and accounting meets the highest standards.
• Completes all assigned paperwork in a timely fashion. Produces Medicaid compliant service notes. Completes reports for Thresholds, DCFS, ICG, DMH, courts, and others regularly and when required.

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• May be required to work flexible schedules and be available to work on weekends or evenings
• May be required to be on call.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field required.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field.
• LSW, LPC, LCSW, LCPC

REQUIREMENTS

• Daily access to a personal vehicle
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to provide transportation for members of the program
• Must obtain and maintain liability car insurance of:
  • $100,000 per person bodily injury
  • $300,000 per accident
  • $100,000 proper damage
• Previous experience working with young adults strongly preferred.
• Takes DCFS CWEL training and passes the exam

What sets Thresholds apart:

• Competitive pay –Base rate: $26.10 - 28.85 per hour / $54,288 - $60,000 annually
  • Subject to increase based on education and experience
• Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
• Dental insurance, vision insurance,choice of 4 medical insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Public service loan forgiveness
• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)

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