Pathways to Success Care Coordinator

Care Coordinator

Do you want to be part of the development, growth, and expansion of one of the largest Community Based Mental Health Programs in Illinois?

If you enjoy being challenged, doing community-based work, and supporting the behavioral health needs of youth and their families, we may just be the place for you!

Pathways to Success is a program for Medicaid-enrolled youth in Illinois who have complex behavioral health needs requiring intensive services. Pathways to Success is an evidenced-informed model of intensive care coordination to support youth through family engagement; individualized care planning; and the utilization of strengths and natural supports. DuPage County Health Department serves as a Care Coordination and Support Organization and operates as a hub for care coordination for Pathways-enrolled individuals within DuPage County.

An individual in the Care Coordinator position will be responsible for providing care coordination and support services to clients enrolled in the Pathways to Success program. The position involves working collaboratively with youth, their families, and community providers to achieve client goals.

This full-time position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, with availability to work at least one evening a week, 10:30 am – 7:00 pm. The hiring range for this position is $44,400 to $52,000 depending on experience.

This position comes with an outstanding benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being. As a DuPage County Health Department employee, you'll enjoy 12 paid holidays, three weeks of vacation annually, paid sick time, and tuition and certification reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave so you can be there for life's most important moments. The position is pension-eligible through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), giving you peace of mind with a guaranteed retirement plan. Plus, you may qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program, making your financial future even brighter.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing care coordination and support services to Pathways-enrolled youth and their families
• Managing a caseload of clients as defined by the Pathways to Success Program
• Maintaining weekly contact with clients/families
• Developing child and family teams for clients enrolled in the program and facilitating regular team meetings
• Providing homebased and community-based services to engage at risk clients and support client self-management of their illness
• Developing and maintaining client treatment plans
• Participating in all required HFS planning, training, and reporting activities
• Working collaboratively with community providers
• Using an Electronic Client Record
• Demonstrating independent judgment and discretion in making position related decisions
• Participating in emergency response activities as assigned

Requirements include:

Completion of a bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field and one year of behavioral health experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid Illinois Driver's License is required as this position will work within the community. Spanish speaking candidate preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer. DuPage County Health Department is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.