DuPage County Health Department
Naperville, IL, USA
Aug 26, 2024
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The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member at our Naperville Group Home to work as an on-site Lead Case Manager. Working in this position, you will have the opportunity to provide life-changing assistance to adult clients, who live with mental health disorders. Our program focuses on teaching clients to live independently within their community. All positions provide an opportunity to make a positive difference in your community, while gaining valuable experience working in the field of Human Services.
This position is located at our Naperville Group Home. The hours are Tuesday 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30pm, Friday and Saturday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.
As a full-time DuPage County employee, you will be eligible for our full comprehensive benefit package which includes, Paid Training, 12 Paid Holidays per year, Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program and Tuition Reimbursement, to name a few. Click on the benefits tab to view a full list of our benefits.
If your passion is a desire to help others and to make a difference in people's lives, then apply today and join our team!
Responsibilities
- Serves as primary case manager for 8 clients, provides skill training to meet client's assessed needs and to enable clients to live as independently as possible
- Acts as client advocate to facilitate access to resources and services and works collaboratively with providers to achieve client goals and to aid clients in various situations.
- Develops and maintains client IM+CAN's and completion or coordination of other required forms, and acts as liaison between healthcare resources and clients.
- Participates in client staffing and team meetings and maintains collaborative relationships with co-workers to effectively support clients.
- Demonstrates effective, independent judgment and discretion while making task-related decisions.
- Meets established productivity standards and completes accurate and timely documentation of services provided to clients.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
The role of a Resident Support Specialist also involves serving as an on-site team lead under direction of an Adult Intensive Services Supervisor. Job responsibilities involve providing and coordinating day-to-day tasks necessary to support the clients and their needs in a supported setting.
Requirements
The preferred candidate will be skilled at projecting the compassion and sincerity required to establish and maintain clinical rapport with clients and responding with sound judgment even in emotional situations. Skills in educating and role modeling including money management, medication self-sufficiency, and activities of daily living are vital to success in this role.
Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field. Experience is preferred but not required.
Must be 21 or over and possess a valid State of IL Driver’s License. You will be required to attend on-site paid New Hire Orientation in Wheaton from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
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About DuPage County Health Department
The DuPage County Health Department is an organization comprised of more than 600 dedicated health care professionals and support staff who strive to provide quality services and educational opportunities to residents of DuPage County. We promote physical and emotional health; protects health from environmental risk factors; and strives to assure the provision of accessible, quality best in class service.
We are expanding and in preparation for our new Crisis Recovery Center, to open in 2025, we are hiring!
Join our team and experience a long-term career which brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference!