Description

Haymarket Center has emerged as a leader in the field of addictions and behavioral health treatment. We have done this through our evidence based interventions and state of the art programming geared towards strong outcomes. Our theme that captures the spirit of Haymarket Center in 2017 and beyond is "Focus on Success." The message behind Focus on Success is one of participation by every Haymarket Center employee. Together, we are creating a company where teamwork and collaboration enable us to succeed, both individually and collectively. Haymarket Center is the largest not-for-profit community-based adult detoxification, residential, and outpatient substance abuse treatment facility in Chicago. Haymarket Center has continued to grow into a comprehensive alcohol and other drug treatment organization, licensed by the state of Illinois, which receives funding from the private sector, as well as city, county, state and federal agencies. The treatment programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitative Facilities (CARF).

Case managers provide goal-oriented and individualized support focusing on improved self-sufficiency for the persons served through needs assessments, planning, linkage, advocacy, coordination and monitoring activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Outreach to encourage the participation of the person served.

 Assistance with achieving goals as defined by the persons served.

 Optimize resources and opportunities through community linkages and enhance social supports

 Provide transportation to and from appointments. 

 Provide case management, referral, and referent contact services to patients and documents same in-patient chart.

 Coordinate with licensed discharge agencies to transition to recovery or permanent housing.

 In calibration with the client devises and presents recommended service plans in weekly treatment plan review meetings.

 Assists residents to achieve the goals of mutually agreed upon care plans for substance abuse rehabilitation service needs and aftercare.

 Completes required forms pertaining to patient case management needs within the program.

 Finds and develops for program use needed resources including visiting and inspecting agencies and attending network meetings.

 Assists resident to link with needed family and community resources as coordinator and advocate.

 Attend patient staffing and /or interventions.

 Seeks appropriate supervision requiring clinical or programmatic decisions.

 Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

High School Diploma or equivalent.

 Valid Illinois driver’s license.

 Knowledge in substance abuse or related field.

 Good verbal and communication skills. Proficiency in reading and writing.

 Able to work effectively on a team.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and quality of work that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Describing of duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Haymarket Center.

Haymarket Center will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants or employees with disabilities except when such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

 Those applying internally must submit an interview request form 

 EOE/M/F D/V 

No phone calls please

 Haymarket Center is an equal opportunity employer

 We maintain a drug free work environment. 

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment against any qualified individuals with a disabilities. Reasonable accommodations can be made to ensure that an employee is able to complete their essential functions of their job duties.