Case Manager in Chicago, Illinois at FutureSense

Position: Case Manager
Job Type: Full Time
Reports to: Reentry and Case Management Program Manager
Location: Chicago, IL

Organization Background:
Established in 2002, Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation (PBMR) is a faith-based, restorative justice organization in the Back of the Yards/Englewood community. PBMR is rooted in the spirituality of the Precious Blood, we restore human dignity through hospitality, hope, and healing. Through a restorative justice philosophy, we seek to build a stronger community.

We work as agents of reconciliation to:

• Build relationships among youth and families impacted by violence and/or conflict
• Create safe spaces where people can experience radical hospitality, hope, and healing
• Promote a restorative approach to conflict and build a sense of community.

Position Summary:
The Case Manager works with a caseload of participants to assist them towards becoming productive, active members of the community. Case management for our participants includes but is not limited to: support related to employment and education; life skills training; crisis intervention; relationship training; advocacy; support with involvement in the justice system; and assessment of and referrals to needed resources. Services will be provided in individual, family, and group contexts. Case Managers are to have a maximum caseload of fifteen (15) participants.

Essential Functions:
The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Identifies and develops relationships with in-risk individuals within target community
• Interviews participants to assess and determine need for additional services
• Coordinates between internal and external services provided to participants; identifies and arranges resources
• Maintains relationships by verifying participants' attendance; observing and evaluating activities and responses; advocating for needed services; identifying and connecting to additional resources; intervening in crises; and providing personal support
• Supports and teaches, as necessary, various job readiness workshops to individuals and groups, including computer skills, communication, critical thinking, self-awareness, conflict mediation, financial literacy, job search and application techniques, resume and cover letter development, interview skills, etc.
• Inputs data into participants' records consisting of case notes, assessments, and events daily in online data systems
• Communicates participants' progress by engaging in weekly interdisciplinary meetings and evaluations, disseminating results and obstacles to team and family, and identifying program influences