Hands-On Community Violence Case Manager

New Life Centers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

New Life Centers in Chicago, IL seeks a full-time Case Manager to provide direct case management, crisis intervention, advocacy, and support to individuals and families affected by street violence. The role covers Little Village, Pilsen, and Brighton Park with a 10–20 participant caseload and travel between sites.

Local travel is reimbursable. This in-person position offers compensation commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Must become a Certified Mandated Reporter. Training provided.
• Must pass a background check with no pending cases.
• Must pass a Child Abuse and Neglect background check.
• Must pass a National Sex Offender Registry background check.
• Must have a working phone and number.
• Valid Illinois driver's license and vehicle access.

Responsibilities

• Cooperates on a team that provides direct case-management and emergency support services to victims of violence and their families.
• Cooperates with other team members to receive referrals for case-management.
• Provides support and advocacy to victims and their families through home visits, phone calls, and referrals to other organizations.
• Coordinates or facilitates educational forums, family and group support sessions, trainings, and gatherings.
• Meets caseload goals and objectives including linkages to resources.
• Documents detailed client case-notes and maintains budget/spending plan.
• Assists participants with Victim’s Compensation, Short Term Disability, and mental health services.

Skills

One year experience

Cross-cultural competency

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Microsoft Word

Excel

Driver's license

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

New Life Centers in Chicago, IL seeks a full-time Case Manager to provide direct case management, crisis intervention, advocacy, and support to individuals and families affected by street violence. The role covers Little Village, Pilsen, and Brighton Park with a 10–20 participant caseload and travel between sites.

Local travel is reimbursable. This in-person position offers compensation commensurate with experience.