- Work collaboratively to assist the clients/residents in obtaining permanent housing and address any barriers.
- Provide case management services including, advocacy, crisis intervention and counseling to program participants.
- Develop and monitor service plans as required by agency standards and funding sources.
- Complete all internal and external designated reports/databases and maintain effective documentation and record keeping including the logs, client case files, and other programmatic needs accurately and in a timely manner as directed by the supervisor.
- Develop, coordinate, and facilitate groups and workshops as needed.
- Develop and maintain service linkages to support clients/residents and their families, including developing relationships with local service providers.
- Transport clients or arrange for transportation to housing, legal, and medical appointments as needed.
- Participate in clinical case conferences and care coordination as indicated.
- Coordinate with the After Care Case Manager a system for follow-up/outcome measurement for up to 12 months post discharge.
- Providing ongoing life-skills training including problem solving and coping/ skill development to aid in the participants' process of improving independence and quality of life.
- Connecting participants to medical, mental health and other supportive services as needed
- Establishing a broad-based knowledge of community services and communicating appropriate referrals to clients.
- Conduct visits in the client's home to support client in working on goals, to ensure compliance with lease and program rules.
- Assure access and continued eligibility to appropriate entitlements in which participants may be eligible.
- Participate in on-site and off-site trainings and meetings, as needed.
- Work as part of a team to ensure service delivery to all members of Supportive Housing Program.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in the area of social service, Master's degree preferred. Word processing, data entry and spreadsheet skills. Bi-lingual preferred.
- Access to personal transportation is necessary for this position.
- Must have smartphone to utilize Agency communication and collaboration tools.
-
Case Manager
2 days ago
West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, United StatesFor over 100 years, West Suburban Medical Center has supported generations of families in the Oak Park and surrounding areas. Our kind, caring hospital staff have a passion to heal and make a difference in our community. We understand that our employees are the heart of our facil ...
-
Case Manager
2 weeks ago
Hope Hillside, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionCase Manager – ICPN- Chicago, ILSalary Range: $45,000-$52,000 · Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Illinois Crisis Pre ...
-
Housing Case Manager
1 day ago
Housing Forward Maywood, United StatesJob Description · Job Description · JOB SUMMARY: · The Housing Case Manager is responsible for the coordination and delivery of quality direct case management and stabilization services for clients in the Supportive Housing Program in accordance with standards and practices req ...
-
Case Manager Intern
2 weeks ago
Dominican University River Forest, United StatesThe case manager internship is a position in the Division of Student Success & Engagement. The case manager intern provides support to Dominican Undergraduates with specific focus on their social and academic integration into Dominican University. Ut Case Manager, Manager, Intern ...
-
Case Manager Intern
2 weeks ago
Dominican University River Forest, United StatesJOB DESCRIPTION · TITLE: Case Manager Intern · STATUS: Internal (DU Grad Students) - 10-month position · COMPENSATION: Stipend will be offered TBD · DEPARTMENT: Student Success & Engagement · REPORTS TO: Associate Director Araceli Gomez · MISSION OF The TRANSTIONS PROGRAM · Domin ...
-
RISE Case Manager
1 day ago
Housing Forward Oak Park, United StatesJOB SUMMARY: · This position provides rotating support to the Medical Respite Programs at the RISE Center and Sojourner House. This position serves as the Case Manager providing initial intake, ongoing case management, basic support and ensuring the safety of clients during thei ...
-
RISE Case Manager
4 weeks ago
Housing Forward Oak Park, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY: · This position provides rotating support to the Medical Respite Programs at the RISE Center and Sojourner House. This position serves as the Case Manager providing initial intake, ongoing case management, basic support and ensuring t ...
-
RISE Case Manager
17 hours ago
Housing Forward Oak Park, United StatesJOB SUMMARY: · This position provides rotating support to the Medical Respite Programs at the RISE Center and Sojourner House. This position serves as the Case Manager providing initial intake, ongoing case management, basic support and ensuring the safety of clients during thei ...
-
RN Case Manager
4 days ago
Loyola University Health System Berwyn, United States Full timeJob Description · Employment Type:Full timeShift:Evening ShiftDescription:Monitors appropriateness of admissions to hospital correct admission status. Collaborates with the ED providers to provide community resources as appropriate. · 10 hour shifts evenings/nights every other Sa ...
-
Housing Case Manager, Flexible
2 weeks ago
Housing Forward Maywood, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY: · The Flexible Housing Case Manager is responsible for the coordination and delivery of quality direct case management and stabilization services for clients in the Flexible Housing Pool Program. The Health and Housing Case Manager is ...
-
RN Case Manager
4 days ago
Dupage Medical Group Naperville, IL, United StatesRN Case Manager - Care Ally · Overview · * Full-Time, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; flexibility to work later as needed · * Location: Naperville · Good enough isn't for us. Duly Health and Care's team members show up every day driven to exceed ...
-
RN Case Manager
4 days ago
Dupage Medical Group Naperville, IL, United StatesRN Case Manager - Care Ally · Overview · * Full-Time, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; flexibility to work later as needed · * Location: Naperville, IL · Good enough isn't for us. Duly Health and Care's team members show up every day driven to ex ...
-
Case Manager
4 weeks ago
West Suburban Medical Center Oak Park, United StatesFor over 100 years, West Suburban Medical Center has supported generations of families in the Oak Park and surrounding areas. Our kind, caring hospital staff have a passion to heal and make a difference in our community. We understand that our employees are the heart of our facil ...
-
interim housing case manager
2 weeks ago
Housing Forward Oak Park, United StatesJob Description · Job DescriptionThe Interim Housing Case Manager is responsible for new intakes and assessments, service planning, routine case management services, advocacy and counseling. Case managers meet daily basic needs and provide supportive services as needed to address ...
-
Case Manager
1 week ago
RUSH Specialty Hospital Inpatient Rehabilitation Chicago, United States PermanentOverview: · RUSH - Rehabilitation Hospital · *A joint venture with Select Medical & Hospital* · Requires a current licensure in a clinical discipline either as a Nurse (RN/LPN/LVN) or a Respiratory Therapist (RT) OR Medical Social Work (license per state guidelines). · And · ...
-
Case Manager Intern
3 weeks ago
Dominican University River Forest, United StatesSTATUS: · Internal (DU Grad Students) – 10-month position · COMPENSATION: · Stipend will be offered TBD · DEPARTMENT: · Student Success & Engagement · MISSION OF The TRANSTIONS PROGRAM · Dominican University's Transitions program gives students academic support as they make th ...
-
Case Manager
3 weeks ago
Goddard Riverside Community Center Elmhurst, United StatesJob Details · Job Location · Baxter Safe Haven - Elmhurst, NY · Position Type · Full Time · Description · Organization Overview: · The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Ma ...
-
RN Case Manager
3 weeks ago
Loyola University Health System Berwyn, IL, United States Full timeEmployment Type: · Full timeShift: · Evening ShiftDescription: · Monitors appropriateness of admissions to hospital correct admission status. Collaborates with the ED providers to provide community resources as appropriate. · 10 hour shifts evenings/nights every other Saturday du ...
-
RN Case Manager
3 weeks ago
Trinity Health Berwyn, United StatesEmployment Type: · Full time · Shift: · Description: · Great opportunity for a RN Case Manager to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionallyand spiritually. · We are seeking a RN Case Manager who is dedicated to providing exception ...
-
Case Manager
6 days ago
Bethany Christian Services Palos Heights, United StatesCase Manager - Home Study and Post Release Services · Requisition # : req13171 · Location: Palos Heights, IL · Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week) · * This position will cover the entire state of IL* · *One time Sign-On Bonus: $1500 · Additional Incentive Bonus after 6 months, ...
Housing Case Manager - Maywood, United States - Housing Forward
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY:
The Housing Case Manager is responsible for the coordination and delivery of quality direct case management and stabilization services for clients in the Supportive Housing Program in accordance with standards and practices required by specific funders. The Housing Case Manager is also responsible for providing housing advocacy and linkage services that help to support retention in permanent housing.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Providing case management services for program participants by:
QUALIFICATIONS:
KEY COMPETENCIES:
Excellent case management skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates experience and ability to interact sensitively and respectfully with persons with severe disabilities (mental health, substance abuse or other disability condition) and homeless difficulties. Demonstrates strong skills in interviewing, engagement, assessment, planning and advocacy. Demonstrates common sense, good judgment, and ability to work independently.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use stairs; reach with hands and arms balance, stoop, kneel or crouch.
Job descriptions are not intended and should not be construed to be all-inclusive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
HOUSING FORWARD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability.
