Impactful Community Case Manager & Care Coordinator

Sevita; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Benefits package

Job summary

Sevita's Mentor Community Services seeks a Case Manager to deliver community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, and coordinating with a team to ensure high-quality care.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in human services, at least one year of related experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or equivalent 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 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Crisis management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Job description

Sevita's Mentor Community Services seeks a Case Manager to deliver community-based services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, and coordinating with a team to ensure high-quality care.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in human services, at least one year of related experience, and a valid driver’s license.