Case Manager (TLP)

About the role

Rincon - Building Spaces, Restoring Communities- Who We Are

What began as a small clinic established by young community leaders on the West Side of Chicago in 1972 has grown into one of the largest providers of high-quality and culturally competent services focusing on counseling and crisis intervention services, substance use prevention and treatment, violence prevention, education, case management, community and family services.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the coordination of the resident’s DCFS Service Plan from admission to discharge
• Assists youth in developing educational goals and identifying an appropriate educational placement
• Assists youth in completing other goals that have been outlined in the resident’s DCFS Service Plan
• Works with support services and act as an advocate for the resident
• Ensures that the overall delivery of services provided to the residents is effective and meet Department requirements and standards
• Provides a continuum of care for the youth in their residential placement, as well as transport/escort them to various community-based services
• Works flexible hours including some evenings and weekends based on the needs of the youth served and participate in an on-call rotation
• Attends all court hearings and administrative case record reviews
• Maintains documentation according to DCFS standards and format
• Promotes RFS’s mission to participants, staff, and the other shareholders partnerships and alliances (government, community, congregations, individuals, foundations, and corporations)
• Coordinates and monitors program policy and procedures and successfully advocates support systems on behalf of the program and its participants
• Oversees day-to-day program activities
• Safeguards timely submission of all required program documentation
• Assists with the development and submission of all program funding proposals
• Provides direct supervision of Lead RA and RA Staff
• Provides regular individual supervision with supervisees
• Assists with identifying, developing, and implementing training and staff development activities
• Explores new directions for program in service delivery methods, overall programming, and fund raising opportunities
• Attends all required Agency, Department, and other staff trainings and general meetings
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related human services
• Illinois Child Welfare License
• Must be CERAP Certified
• Must have a clean driving record, a reliable vehicle, and carry auto insurance at a level required by the company
• Must pass background checks and pre-employment drug screen
• Must be creative and flexible in approach to serving high need youth