Housing Case Manager 10-22
Company: The Independence Center
Location: Waukegan
Posted on: March 13, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:Job title: Housing Case ManagerJob description:The
position is full-time. The Housing Case Manager will support the
culture of a community-based, person-centered, and
trauma-responsive program. The role will focus on assisting
individuals who have experienced homelessness and barriers to
living in the community to live successfully in permanent
supportive housing. The position assists with housing assessments
connecting residents to community resources and includes ongoing
community support, case management services, and crisis
intervention. Assist with mental health assessments,
treatment/discharge planning.Job responsibilities:Coordinate and
provide linkage and referrals to other community supports and
services. Advocate on behalf of members and make recommendations as
needed. Intervene and advocate with collateral sources, agencies,
bureaucracies, facilities, and families on member's behalf.Provide
community support services and assist members in achieving and
maintaining rehabilitative, resiliency, and recovery goals.
Services provided include therapeutic interventions that facilitate
illness self-management, skill-building, identification and use of
natural supports, and community resources.Assist members with
housing needs (e.g., transitioning in and out of apartment program,
developing skills necessary to live independently).Provide crisis
intervention when necessaryConduct individual and group therapy/
counseling with members and their families; this will include
facilitating group, writing group curricula, maintaining
group.Perform outreach and home visits.Provide transportation to
members of the Independence Center following all transportation
policies and protocols.On-call duties.Benefits:Employer pays 100%
of the following-- Dental Insurance: PPO-- Short- and Long-Term
Disability Insurance-- Employee Life Insurance: $15,000--
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $15,000Employer pays
99% or 99.5% of the following:-- Medical Insurance: PPO paid at
99%/HMO paid at 99.5%Retirement-- 403(b) Savings Plan-- Employer
Matching ContributionsPTO-- Starting off 18
DaysRequirements:RequirementsCandidates with solid housing
expertise ideal.Candidates with solid knowledge of mental health
and substance use disorders desired.Experience working alongside
diverse populations.A Bachelor's degree in human services or a
related field. Masters Degree Preferred.Bilingual preferred.Reports
to: Housing Program CoordinatorThe Independence Center is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination in all phases of
employment based on an individual's race, color, sex, age,
pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic
information, and any other classifications protected by federal,
state, and local law.PI207900380
Keywords: The Independence Center, Waukegan , Housing Case Manager 10-22, Executive , Waukegan, Illinois
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