JOBS

The DuPage County Health Department is looking for a new team member at their Naperville Group Home to work as an on-site Lead Case Manager. Working in this position, you will have the opportunity to provide life-changing assistance to adult clients, who live with mental health disorders. The program focuses on teaching clients to live independently within their community. All positions provide an opportunity to make a positive difference in your community, while gaining valuable experience working in the field of Human Services. Hours are Tuesday 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 am to 4:30pm, Friday and Saturday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. As a full-time DuPage County employee, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefit package which includes, Paid Training, 12 Paid Holidays per year, health insurance, after one year certification reimbursement, Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program and Tuition Reimbursement, to name a few. Pay starts at $40,400 annually. *Starting salary may increase due to experience and education.
The role of a Resident Support Specialist also involves serving as an on-site team lead under direction of an Adult Intensive Services Supervisor. Job responsibilities involve providing and coordinating day-to-day tasks necessary to support the clients and their needs in a supported setting. Responsibilities:

• Serves as primary case manager for 8 clients, provides skill training to meet client’s assessed needs and to enable clients to live as independently as possible.
• Acts as client advocate to facilitate access to resources and services and works collaboratively with providers to achieve client goals and to aid clients in various situations.
• Develops and maintains client IM+CAN’s and completion or coordination of other required forms and acts as liaison between healthcare resources and clients.
• Participates in client staffing and team meetings and maintains collaborative relationships with co-workers to effectively support clients.
• Demonstrates effective, independent judgment and discretion while making task-related decisions.
• Meets established productivity standards and completes accurate and timely documentation of services provided to clients.
• Completes other duties as assigned.