Case Manager for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities (Des Plaines)

Location: Des Plaines, Chicagoland area

Salary: $44,000/annual starting, $1,000 and $2,000 increases after training, quarterly bonuses and length of service bonuses

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm with 2 early evening nights (11-7:30pm).

Description:

Looking for a meaningful career supporting people with intellectual disabilities? Check out the Case Manager position at Trinity Services. This leadership position involves supporting program participants and staff in a residential network located in the Joliet and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities:

The Case Manager role is an exciting opportunity that will allow you to:

• Make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities
• Guide and lead the Community Support Team in providing individualized supports and services
• Make suggestions and recommendations to the Community Support Team regarding any additional services and supports that may be beneficial to the person’s health and well-being.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to the direct support staff
• Serve as a champion in assisting people supported to progress towards and achieve their outcomes
• Be a part of an organization that embraces innovation and best practices

We are looking for an individual that:

• Is values based and confident
• Is compassionate and positive
• Communicates clearly and with honesty
• Wants to be a part of an energetic and passionate leadership team

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, special education, rehabilitation, counseling, psychology, social work, applied behavioral studies, elementary education, communicative disorders, gerontology, health education, human development
• At least one year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities

Physical Requirements:

Be able to lift over 40 pounds from floor to waist unassisted, push and pull 75 pounds, complete deep knee squat, push wheelchairs up to 200 pounds, remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods, operate motor vehicles. While performing the duties of this job, the person is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment. Physical activities that could be used include: driving, balancing, pulling, pushing, standing, climbing, grasping, stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and repetitive motion.

Contact Information: Qualified candidates please send your resume to Justina Nava at jobs@trinityservices.org