Internship - Outreach

Responsibilities

• Assess client’s personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental situation through home, community, and office visits.
• Provide referrals to additional services for clients as indicated.
• Support and assist clients in identifying signs and symptoms of de-compensation while working collaboratively with clients and developing relationships.
• Provide symptom management and counseling with clients to develop new coping skills to manage stressors in their lives.
• Aid clients in learning and improving independent living skills; i.e. personal hygiene, housekeeping skills, nutrition, and shopping for food and personal items.
• Teach and assist clients with applying for entitlements; i.e. Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and LINK.
• Accompany clients to important appointments and provide support with issues related to housing, substance use, budgeting, social support, and medication.
• Advocate on client’s behalf and empower clients to advocate on behalf of themselves when appropriate.
• Communicate effectively within the team model for a multi-disciplinary approach to client care.
• Attend trainings as assigned and complete documentation for services provided in a timely manner.
• Complete IM-CANs certification to complete IM-CANs assessment reviews with clients.
• Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor's degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, education, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or related human service field.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license with daily access to a well-maintained vehicle with $100,000/$300,000 liability insurance.
• Experience working with people with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses and experience in community-based services preferred.
• Second year Master of Social Work students preferred.