Case Manager

Arrowleaf is the human services organization in Southern Illinois best positioned to support individuals of all ages so that they can contribute to vibrant and more robust communities. That’s because only Arrowleaf:

• Innovates our service offerings to best support the communities’ needs;
• Leads community collaboration to better support the success of each individual we work with; and
• Contributes to community prosperity and tracks economic impact.

Job Title: Case Manager

Home Office: Vienna, IL

Area of Focus: Behavioral Health

Program(s): The Outpatient Fitness Restoration program (230) provides outpatient mental health services and fitness education to non-dangerous defendants who are adjudicated unfit to stand trial.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field. Qualifies as a Mental Health Professional (MHP).

Immediate Supervisor: Program Coordinator

Hours of Work: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Case Manager Skills & Knowledge: Skilled in the delivery of case management/care coordination services; knowledge of local health and human services resources; basic crisis intervention and conflict resolution techniques; excellent written and oral communication skills; intermediate computer skills; ability to navigate enhanced phone system and electronic health record (EHR) system.

Case Manager Special Requirements: Travels to off-site/community based locations for direct service delivery; travel to all agency sites when appropriate; schedules evening or weekend hours as necessary; participates in after-hours crisis response rotation; maintains First Aid/CPR certification; provide proof of a valid driver's license and personal vehicle liability insurance; at least 21 years of age.

Case Manager Job duties include, but not limited to:

• Carries a caseload as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Provides comprehensive consumer care and case management services including access to transportation, state and federal entitlements, medical care, psychiatric care, housing, and other basic needs to support stabilization and achieve/maintain recovery.
• Works collaboratively with the behavioral health treatment team to identify program goals and monitor progress in treatment; intervenes by way of conducting activities such as skill building, advocacy, recovery management planning, and support and consultation to improve the overall health and well-being of the client served and overall level of functioning in identified areas of life.
• Facilitates communication across agency staff and applicable programs.
• Assists as needed with setting up transitions in care and appropriate linkages for those entering or exiting higher levels of care.
• Teaches life-management and daily living skills to clients that translate to their natural environment with an emphasis on developing natural supports.
• Completes direct service billing requirements in an efficient and timely manner.
• Demonstrates active involvement in team/program meetings, supervision, and agency/community events and activities as assigned.
• Ability to screen, assess and provide interventions for clients that are exhibiting symptoms of trauma.
• Teaches concepts and terms related to the court process from an approved curriculum to assist non dangerous defendants who are unfit to stand trial in understanding the charges against them, court participant roles, and court processes.

Benefits and Perks for Case Manager:

• A flexible schedule
• A culture of collaboration
• Professional & upward mobility opportunities
• A family-oriented atmosphere
• Health wellbeing stipend ($200 per fiscal year)
• 100% employer-paid health insurance (health, dental, vision) *available after 1st day of

the month after 60 calendar days of employment

• $50,000 life insurance policy
• Travel reimbursement
• Up to 368 hours of paid time off just within your first year of employment! Includes 13 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 12 sick days, 40 hours bereavement leave, 12 days vacation (6 month probation period), and 8 hours volunteer paid time off per year.
• Additional opportunities for compensation are available above starting salary!

Questions? visit myarrowleaf.org/employment to learn more!

At Arrowleaf we aim to create and maintain a work environment that is safe, welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for everyone.

Arrowleaf is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Arrowleaf will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: Sr. Administrative Director of Human Resources, Sydney Charles.

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