Case Manager I

The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive case management services to clients ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centered services consistent with the Agency's mission, policies, and programs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Performs a range of social work duties, including gathering and analyzing data and providing services that match client needs, assisting with applications for public benefits and formulating service plans as appropriate.
• Accompanies clients to medical, public benefits, and other appointments.
• Assesses client needs and coordinates referrals for employment, English language, legal, and other services.
• Develops and implements skills in providing appropriate services with increasing responsibility for the appraisal of the effectiveness of own work.
• Performs record-keeping functions and other administrative duties as required by the Agency.
• Participates in agency staff development programs and professional group seminars or conferences to increase professional knowledge and to report on own work.
• Manages emergency situations.
• Carries out an increasing role in interpreting the Agency to the community.
• Collaborates with other agency personnel, supervisor, appropriate specialists or consultants on specific case-related problems.
• Represents JCFS and its programs in a positive manner to both internal and external contacts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license, a safe driving record, and regular access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekend and evening hours when necessary.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and other basic computer programs.

Preferred:

• Fluent in English and at least one additional language representative of the clients served.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT US: 

•  Time off: Paid time off varies by position – can include vacation days, sick days, paid federal holidays, and paid Jewish holidays.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with base contribution and match. Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, 6 weeks paid parental leave, and much more.
• Compensation: For this position is starting at $48,000 per year, depending on your experience.
• Union: BUE

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship*.  

EEO Statement:  

Jewish Child and Family Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. JCFS prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance.  

Please visit us at http://www.jcfs.org