INTACT Case Manager (Cook County, IL Area)

Illinois Health Practice Alliance, LLC; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate INTACT Case Manager to support families in the Cook County area. This role focuses on conducting assessments, developing service plans, and providing essential case management services to help children and families navigate challenges. With a commitment to positive change, this organization has been a leader in mental health care for over 50 years, serving diverse communities. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth and families, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field is required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop service plans for families in need.
• Provide case management and support services to clients.
• Maintain accurate case notes and comply with legal requirements.

Skills

Case Management

Counseling

Advocacy

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Crisis Intervention

Documentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Join to apply for the INTACT Case Manager (Cook County, IL Area) role at OMNI.

Base pay range

$58,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

At OMNI Youth Services, it’s our mission to partner with parents and the community to provide innovative, transformational behavioral and educational support services to children, adolescents, and young adults. We understand how difficult it is for families to endure the effects of poor decisions and behavior, and we believe that they shouldn’t have to go through these challenges alone. That’s why OMNI focuses on resolving existing problems as soon as we receive the first request for help. From there, we collaborate with families to create pathways to successful and healthy behaviors for their youth. Everyone deserves the chance to develop lasting skills for life.

Leading the way in finding innovative solutions that create positive change in youth, families, and community life has been OMNI’s vision for more than 50 years. We annually serve thousands of individuals in over 25 communities throughout Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs. Our services include counseling, 24-hour crisis intervention, substance abuse prevention and treatment, family strengthening, juvenile justice services, youth.

Responsibilities

1. Conducts initial and ongoing assessments of strengths, needs, and risk factors, in accordance with the Intact Family Services plan.
2. Develops and implements service plans, in collaboration with client’s family, in accordance with the Intact Family Services plan.
3. Directs implementation of client services and treatment goals.
4. Makes referrals to community service providers to address issues such as housing, mental health, substance abuse treatment, or domestic violence.
5. In accordance with each family’s service plan, provides case management, mentoring, advocacy, support, and education that will protect children and preserve families.
6. Counsels individuals regarding issues including, but not limited to, parenting, unemployment, housing, substance abuse, domestic violence, trauma, childcare, and/or medical care.
7. Completes and maintains case notes, client records, reports and other required documentation according to organization’s guidelines for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
8. Complies with all pertinent state and federal laws, DCFS Rules and Procedures, and the Code of Ethics for Child Welfare Professionals.
9. Provides court testimony related to services provided to clients as required. Informs the supervisor of any legal issues related to agency services.
10. Represents the organization in a positive, professional light to active and potential clients, referral and funding sources, and the general public.
11. Enhances professional competence through appropriate training activities and ongoing awareness of developments in the child welfare field.
12. Participates in the Peer Review process for client files. Contributes to quality improvement through active participation in Quality Improvement activities.

Specific Expectations

1. Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred: ability to read, write, and speak both English and Spanish fluently.
2. Maintains and expresses positive attitude about their job, the service constituencies and the organization.
3. Responds to clients and/or customers within 24 hours.
4. Carry an average caseload of 10 to 12 families. When program needs are high, number of assigned cases may increase.
5. Participate in on call crisis rotation per crisis plan.
6. Meet all the requirements in DCFS Rule .388 and the annual Program Plan.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Mental Health Care