Internship - Outreach

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: Completed 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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr