Youth Engagement Case Manager - MHJJ/FLYE (Southeast)

Metropolitan Family Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA contributions

Teladoc services

401K with match

Job summary

Metropolitan Family Services in Chicago, IL is hiring a full-time Mental Health Juvenile Justice/Future Leaders Youth Engagement (MHJJ/FLYE) Case Manager to support youth and families on the Southeast Team. You'll assess needs, develop action plans, coordinate wraparound services, and advocate for clients.

A Bachelor's in Psychology or Social Work and 1+ year of case management are preferred. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 4% employer-matched 401(k), and Teladoc

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• 1+ year of case management experience in a social service or healthcare setting, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough assessment of referred and accepted clients and evaluates needs.
• Develops a written action plan with clients to meet goals.
• Provides wraparound services, referrals, and linkages to support client needs.
• Advocates, provides case management and mentoring to individuals and families.
• Collaborates with community resources and monitors progress toward goals.
• Adheres to contract, grant, and program requirements.
• Engages clients in settings to practice healthy behaviors and coping skills.
• Reassesses status and updates action plans within required timeframes.
• Collaborates with staff in planning and implementation of action plans.
• Handles emergency and crisis situations with supervisory approval.
• May authorize limited financial assistance to clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Education

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

Job description

Metropolitan Family Services in Chicago, IL is hiring a full-time Mental Health Juvenile Justice/Future Leaders Youth Engagement (MHJJ/FLYE) Case Manager to support youth and families on the Southeast Team. You'll assess needs, develop action plans, coordinate wraparound services, and advocate for clients.

A Bachelor's in Psychology or Social Work and 1+ year of case management are preferred. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 4% employer-matched 401(k), and Teladoc