Care Manager
Description
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.
LSSI is hiring a full-time Care Manager. The Care Manager position is responsible for determining the appropriate level of care for individuals diagnosed with Serious Mental Illness and that currently reside in a nursing facility setting. Care Manager is responsible for coordinating care and services throughout the transition process for assigned Williams/Colbert Class Members. Responsible for navigating any changes at the system/individual level, communicating clearly with relevant parties and advocating on behalf of Class Members to resolve conflicts and gain access to services in order to ensure a safe and expedient transition into independent living in the community.
Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:
- On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
- Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
- Salary $55,000-$58,000/Annually.
- Opportunity for advancement.
- Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
- The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
Essential Functions:
- Interview and complete Comprehensive Assessment with Class Member and/or Guardian and provide discharge recommendations for Class Member.
- Complete initial intakes, including DHS documentation such as Comprehensive Service Plans and Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies.
- Ensure compliance and a safe transition into independent living for the Class Member, including completion of the Transition Checklist.
- Provide post-transition care monitoring, including home visits at interval identified by DHS.
- Complete Critical Incident Reports and ensure compliance with Care Manager and QA deliverables identified by DHS.
- Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.
Position Qualifications:
- Master’s degree required.
- 1-3 years of clinical experience preferred.
- LCSW preferred.
- Background check clearance required.
- Biohazard training required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in Crisis Intervention & De-escalation required.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
- Valid Illinois Driver’s License in good standing for the state of residency required and access to reliable transportation.
- Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.