Overview:
THIS ROLE REQUIRES A CAR
$19.23 - 23.07 /Hr.
Mon - Fri, 8 - 4:30 pm
Logan Square location
With a special focus on employment/vocational services & goals, advocates for clients, links clients to needed community services; assesses client’s personal, vocational, medical, social, emotional, and environmental situation to plan for treatment course; provides individually-based motivational treatment to clients to assist them in their recovery from mental illness. Provides client-centered and trauma-informed services to clients with severe mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse/addiction disorders. Per the supported employment fidelity scale, provides at least 60% of services in natural community settings. May provide other duties as directed by supervisor.
Responsibilities:
- Assess client’s personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental situation through home, community, and office visits.
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Coordinate the establishment of an individual recovery plan with the client, client’s support system, and other care providers.
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Recognize and act on opportunities to move clients to appropriate levels of care; provide referrals to additional services as indicated.
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Assist clients in identifying signs and symptoms of de-compensation. Work collaboratively with clients to identify coping skills to assist in managing symptoms and stressors experienced.
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Assist clients in learning and improving independent living skills; i.e. personal hygiene, housekeeping skills, nutrition, and shopping for food and personal items
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Educate and assist clients with applying for entitlements; i.e. Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and LINK
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Accompany clients to important appointments in the community and provide support with issues related to housing, substance use, budgeting, social support, and medication.
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Advocate on client’s behalf and empower clients to advocate on behalf of themselves when appropriate
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Communicate effectively within the team model for a multi-disciplinary approach to client care.
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Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must have a) received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by the date of hire or b) submitted and received approval of a religious or medical exemption, prior to start date, in order to be considered. Proof of vaccination, or documentation confirming exemption will be required
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Must have one of the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, education, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or related human service field
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Bachelor's degree in any other field with two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting
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Licensed Practical Nurse under the Nurse Practice Act [225 ILCS 65]
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Certificate of Psychiatric Rehabilitation from a DHS-approved program, a high school diploma/GED, and two years’ experience of experience in a mental health setting
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CRSS certification through IAODAPCA
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Family Partnership Professional certificate from and in good standing with IAODAPCA
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Occupational Therapy Assistant licensed under the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act [225 ILCS 75] with one-year experience in a mental health setting;
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High school diploma or GED and five years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting
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Valid Illinois Driver’s License with daily access to a vehicle. Must have $100,000/$300,000 auto liability insurance.
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Experience working with people with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses preferred
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Experience in community-based services preferred