Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Angel of God  Resource Center, Inc. (AOGRC) is seeking a committed, self-motivated, enthusiastic professional to join its wonderful team in the role of Case Manager.  Since 2007, AOGRC has worked in some of Chicago’s toughest neighborhoods giving at-risk youth  and adults employment opportunities, job training and access to support services designed to enhance the physical, mental, nutritional, social and educational well-being of community residents, families, and agencies.  Utilizing our programs and services, AOGRC seeks to help our participants retain employment while leading stable and prosperous lives within the communities in which they reside.

The Case Manager establishes and sustains a working relationship with participants from various demographics (including, but not limited to court-involved, disabilities, ex-offenders) to aide in identifying job training and employment needs.  S / he will engage and coach participants towards success using a risk-based case planning model.  In addition, the Case Manager will work with other program support staff and any key stakeholders to share best practices, new and innovative ways to work with participants to improve engagement, retention and to help secure any resource and necessities they may have.

The Case Manager is responsible for the following :

Participant Case Management and Development

• Exemplifies the mission, vision, and values of the agency.
• Identify, recruit and screen participants for programs / services eligibility, complete intake and generates and maintains service plans for each participant.
• Develop IEP (individual Employment Plan) for each participant
• Interact with participants by establishing a professional relationship
• Assist and involve / encourage participants in workforce development opportunities, school reenrollment, etc.
• Provides informal individual and group Training using Illinois Work Net, ISET software model.
• Provide needs assessment and refer participants to appropriate services within AOGRC and their communities.
• Maintain a positive adult mentor / mentee relationship while reinforcing positive behavior.
• Identify positive community resources and / or care to create a positive support network for the participant.
• Respond to any crisis and intervene as needed with proper follow up.
• Performs other job-related duties as requested required and / or assigned.