Case Manager
Company: Deborah's Place
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description General Job Description This
position is responsible for providing direct clinical and case
management services, including: intake and assessment with new
tenants, collaborative development of individual service plans with
tenants, crisis intervention, individual counseling and providing
therapeutic group activities to help tenants meet their goals. The
case manager provides linkages and coordinates resources/referrals.
Case managers assist tenants in goal attainment, including but not
limited to: maintaining their housing, obtaining and maintaining
sustainable income, and achieving health and wellness goals. Valid
Illinois driver's license, proof of insurance, and must have own
vehicle. Mileage reimbursement provided. We offer supervised
clinical hours towards LCSW and LSW certifications. Job
Responsibilities and Duties Case Management Services Provide case
management services including intakes, assessments, service
planning, staffing, individual counseling, referral, and advocacy.
Provide crisis intervention in mental health and/or medical
emergencies. Assist with applications and advocacy related to
public benefits Plan and implement therapeutic group activities.
Work with tenants to achieve their goals related to housing, income
and health. Regularly assess and respond to tenants' motivation and
readiness using motivational interviewing skills Engage in clinical
supervision, in both group and individual formats Work with tenants
to address issues in order to prevent eviction Record Keeping and
Data Quality Prepare and maintain current tenant files Enter all
services and required information into the HMIS and other service
and outcome tracking databases as required. Position Qualifications
and Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree in social work or
related field required. Master's Degree preferred. Job Experience:
2-3 years case management experience Special Knowledge & Skills:
Knowledge of issues surrounding homelessness, mental illness and
substance use; effective oral and written communication skills;
conflict management and crisis intervention skills; computer
literacy Unusual Physical Requirements: Ability to work occasional
evenings, weekends and holidays; carries a pager and or a cell
phone to respond to crises. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Keywords: Deborah's Place, Kenosha , Case Manager, Healthcare , Chicago, Wisconsin
