Description
ABOUT ASSOCIATION HOUSE OF CHICAGO
Founded in 1899 as one of Chicago’s original settlement houses, Association House has a 122-year history of meeting the most pressing needs of those in the communities we serve. Today, we provide comprehensive, collaborative and effective programs with bilingual competency in English and Spanish. With more than 30 programs encompassing Behavioral Health, Child Welfare, Community Health, Workforce Development, and the Association House High School, we promote individual health and wellness and create opportunities for educational and economic advancement. With a strong lens on equity, Association House is firmly committed to our core values of integrity, excellence, respect, leadership, and education.
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides services to Colbert and Williams class members interested in transitioning from nursing facilities to integrated, community-based settings through the Comprehensive Class Member Transition Program (CCMTP). Conducts comprehensive assessments to determine service needs and readiness for transition to Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH), Supportive Living Facilities (SLFs), or Residential programs. Develops and updates Comprehensive Service Plans. Consults with collateral contacts involved in class member’s care, including nursing facility staff, member’s family / natural support system, medical and other providers. Participates in care plan meetings and case consultations. Provides skill building interventions to support readiness and structure for transition. Coordinates and links participants with needed services and community resources. Collaborates with outpatient case management teams, such as CST or ACT, as appropriate. Conducts wellness checks in accordance with consent decree contractual requirements. Documents all services using program protocols.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, counseling, social work, human services, or related field.
- Experience working with multi-ethnic populations preferred.
- Must have daily use of a car, current insurance, valid driver’s license, and a driving record acceptable to Agency insurance carrier.
- Flexibility to work on weekends, evenings, holidays during emergencies when assigned to the rotating emergency cellular.
- Availability to work both on-site and in the field on a full-time basis.
