Case Manager

• Prepares participants' exit strategy by reviewing goals and individualized plans, coordinating discharge and post-discharge requirements, orienting, and training family members, and providing resources
• Develops partnerships with resources that will strengthen support for participants and holds partners accountable as needed
• Case Managers are mandated reporters and are expected to work at high level of team engagement

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field (i.e. Social Work, Sociology, etc.) or equivalent experience
• At least 3 years of experience supporting and working with in-risk youth and street-involved youth and developing individualized plans for in-risk youth; awareness of trauma reactions.
• At least 3 years of experience working with people from various ethnic, economic, and educational backgrounds both as colleagues and as clientele.
• Experience documenting case notes.
• Experience developing and retaining relationships with other service providers.
• High level of interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.
• Crisis intervention training or knowledge.
• Knowledge of Chicago and communities with histories of violence, experience in Back of the Yards and Englewood neighborhoods preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable using computer programs to track participant engagement.
• No pending criminal cases
• PBMR is a drug-free and safe workplace, passing a drug screening and background check is required prior to being hired
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record; preferred personal vehicle with current insurance
• Participate in and successfully complete the Virtus Training (i.e., Archdiocese of Chicago Safe Environment Training).

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