Nexus-Indian Oaks is hiring for our Case Managers team in Manteno, IL!

We look for staff who are dedicated, hard-working individuals that share our hope for the future.  In return, we offer our associates a competitive compensation and benefits program, diverse learning opportunities, and a chance to help others have a better life.  When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!  

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of our Case Manager is to ensure that the unique treatment needs and requirements of each assigned youth are met. This role is crucial to the success of our organization just as your influence is crucial to the success of our youth. A typical day would include providing the following therapeutic services:

Facilitating/Co-facilitating case conferences and client-oriented team meetings with both internal and external resources Actively participating in the development and implementation of individual treatment plans, compiling assessment materials, maintaining required clinical documentation, and reporting within provided deadlines. Collaborating with family members, licensing representatives, parole officers, court officials, and other organizational parties to ensure ongoing consensus on therapeutic treatment direction, behavior expectations, progress, and outcomes. Engaging in counseling sessions and therapeutic interventions within treatment parameters Ensuring completion of all required documentation standards Serving as a mentor and role model by demonstrating compassion and understanding for feelings, opinions and experience of others, and communicating and interacting in a manner that is honest, positive, respectful, and professional. Protecting resident safety and participating with coworkers to maintain an environment that is positive, respectful, clean, and therapeutic.

The physical demands necessary for the Case Manager are:

Must be able to perform physical interventions and restraints of residents. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time (2-4 hours). Must be able to twist, bend and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities within a residential treatment facility. 

Benefits: 

Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment. Multiple options for health insurance coverage No-cost life insurance. Short/long-term disability insurance 401k match NEW – Talk space Therapy Benefit for the whole family. NEW – Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit Tuition assistance and training opportunities Advancement pathways and internal promotion And much more!

Schedule/Pay:

Full-time; on-site opportunity Hourly payrate offers starting at $22.00.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a clinical discipline (Psychology, Social Work, etc.) required. In lieu of clinical degree, any bachelor’s degree plus two years of related experience required. Must be MHP eligible. Minimum 21 years of age Valid driver’s license required (must meet state driving criteria and pass corporate eligibility standards)

ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies:

Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches. Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern. Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly. Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate. Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM!  When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!