Transition Case Manager

Transition Case Manager Department: Community Mental Health and Counseling Status: Full-time Who We Are At Sertoma Star Services, we're on a mission to empower individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and those living with mental illness to reach their goals and lead fulfilling lives. With a strategic presence in South Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, we proudly serve over 2,000 consumers through a diverse range of vocational, educational, therapeutic, and residential programs. Sertoma Star Services roots trace back to the merger of two dynamic social services organizations, New Star and Sertoma Centre combining over 125 years of expertise in providing cutting-edge, person-first services. Our united commitment is straightforward: to transform lives through delivering comprehensive services, choices, and opportunities to those we support in an environment that promotes self-advocacy and personal success. By joining the Sertoma Star Team you will have a unique opportunity to challenge limits and change lives. Together, we can shape a brighter future for those we serve. Your Role As the Transition Case Manager, you will focus on facilitating the transition of Colbert and Williams consent decree class members from nursing care facilities to community-based living. This position will be responsible for working closely with class members, government entities, landlords, and community providers to ensure class members have all necessary resources in place to successfully move into the community. Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with community providers to provide linkage to resources necessary for a successful transition to community-based living.
• Learn and maintain knowledge of housing resources; develop relationships with landlords and property managers to facilitate moving members into the community.
• Assist members in obtaining benefits, including but not limited to, Medicaid and SSI/SSDI.
• Assist members in obtaining needed items to transition to community-based living.
• Advocate for member freedom of choice throughout the transition process.
• Ensure delivery and/or coordination of all community services are in compliance with DHS Rule 132/140, CARF standards, agency mission, agency policy and procedure, program guidelines, and best practices.
• Seek continuous learning about best practices in community-based services.
• Collaborate with other teams and staff to enhance services.
• Attend all agency mandated training within required timeframes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field required.
• Knowledge and/or experience in mental health services.
• Minimum of one year experience working with individuals with medical and/or psychiatric disorders and working knowledge of the recovery model preferred.
• One year case management, linkage, outreach, and/or community support experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments and willingness to provide services in location most convenient to the individual served.
• Valid drivers license and documentation of current auto insurance, with an acceptable motor vehicle report.
• Proficient in the use of computers, software applications, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Employer Paid Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Reimbursement for conferences and seminars

Health, Safety, and Culture Sertoma Star is an equal opportunity employer that embraces the uniqueness of every person. Sertoma understands that in order for you to work effectively and be an advocate of inclusivity, we must foster an environment that is respectful and sensitive to persons of all gender identities and from every cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial background. Our open-door, team-building concept supports both agency goals and employee success.