Internship - Outreach (Rogers Park)

Responsibilities:


* Assess client’s personal, medical, emotional, social, and environmental situation through home, community, and office visits.


* Provide referrals to additional services for clients as indicated.


* Support and assist clients in identifying signs and symptoms of de-compensation while working collaboratively with clients and developing relationships.


* Provide symptom management and counseling with clients to develop new coping skills to manage stressors in their lives.


* Assist clients in learning and improving independent living skills; i.e.

personal hygiene, housekeeping skills, nutrition, and shopping for food and personal items


* Educate and assist clients with applying for entitlements; i.e.

Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and LINK


* Accompany clients to important appointments and provide support with issues related to housing, substance use, budgeting, social support, and medication.


* Advocate on client’s behalf and empower clients to advocate on behalf of themselves when appropriate


* Communicate effectively within the team model for a multi-disciplinary approach to client care.


* Attend trainings as assigned and complete documentation for services provided in a timely manner.


* Complete IM-CANs certification to complete IM-CANs assessment reviews with clients


* Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned

Qualifications:


* Bachelor's degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, education, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or related human service field


* Valid Illinois driver’s license with daily access to a well-maintained vehicle with $100,000/$300,000 liability insurance


* Experience working with people with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses and experience in community-based services preferred


* Second year Master of Social Work students preferred

 

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