Care Manager at Envision Unlimited

Lombard, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Feb, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

18 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Care Management, Client Coordination, Medication Management, Healthy Lifestyles, Self-Care, Psychosocial Needs, Discharge Planning, Counseling, Housing Assistance, Independent Living Skills, Professional Development, Bilingual Communication, Mental Health Support, Substance Use Treatment, Community Integration, Crisis Intervention

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description About Envision Unlimited: Founded in 1948 in Chicago, Envision Unlimited provides a full spectrum of care for individuals with disabilities ranging in age from infancy to 80+. We serve all individuals regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, and foster care. Our innovative services span Chicagoland and Central Illinois and include community living, day programs, behavioral health, employment services, family respite, foster care and Supportive Housing. Learn more at: www.envisionunlimited.org Care Manager – Job Overview Care Managers play a vital role in supporting clients as they work toward independence and wellness. You’ll develop and regularly update person-centered service plans, ensuring each client’s needs and preferences are met. Key Responsibilities: Create, monitor, and update individualized service plans Educate clients on medication management, healthy lifestyles, self-care, and psychosocial needs Coordinate with clients, providers, health plans, and care teams to ensure services are delivered effectively Link clients to necessary treatments such as substance use or trauma therapy Facilitate discharge planning and smooth transitions back into the community Provide brief, supportive counseling and assist with housing searches Help clients set up new living arrangements, including transportation, household items, and benefit applications Attend and support clients during medical and psychiatric appointments Conduct home visits and post-discharge follow-ups Encourage the development of independent living skills Stay current with professional development and required certifications If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and working in a collaborative care environment, we’d love to hear from you! Requirements The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE: Master's degree in social work, psychology, counseling and related Field. Three years of experience working with clients who have serious and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders and/or medically complex needs. Bilingual in Spanish & English preferred LCSW or LCPC preferred but not required. Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals: Compensation & Benefits: Base Salary: $60,000 per year + additional quarterly productivity bonuses Paid Time Off: 11 Vacation days, 12 Holidays days, 3 sick days, 3 personal days Illinois Paid Leave: 40 hours (accrued) Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement: 403(b) plan Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Mileage reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility Cell phone reimbursement (or use of company phone) Free clinical supervision for licensure (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC) Reimbursement for professional licensure and renewal fees Include boutiques of voluntary benefits. Annual tuition assistance.

Responsibilities

Care Managers develop and regularly update person-centered service plans to support clients in achieving independence and wellness. They coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery and assist clients with their psychosocial and practical needs.