Employee Development Specialist jobs in Rockford, IL

Case Manager MHP IM CANS Specialist

$1000 Sign on Bonus!

Since 1961, The Association for Individual Development (AID) has served individuals with developmental, intellectual, physical and/or mental health challenges, those who have suffered a trauma, and those at risk. As a non-profit organization, our mission is to empower people with physical, developmental, intellectual, and mental health challenges to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a IM CANS Specialist who exemplifies that mission, and who wants to work for an organization that makes a difference. Are you the right fit?

What will you be doing?

• The IM CANS Specialist Case Manager is responsible for ensuring assessments remain updated every six months for all adult clients who are diagnosed with persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders, seeking services in BH Outpatient/PSR and Supported Programs.  
• The CANS specialist is expected to work with a team of service providers within the agency and throughout the social service community to ensure that all needs of clients are met.   
• Provision of assessment, counseling, skills training and case management services to a caseload of clients who are diagnosed with persistent mental illness disorders. 
• Demonstrate understanding of chronic illnesses frequently experienced by those diagnosed with severe mental illness. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of assessments and treatment planning. 
• Ability to effectively engage client in IM CANS development. 
• Track outcomes, be highly organized, and have strong clinical writing skills. 
• This job position may have some work components that can be performed remotely. Remote work arrangements are not a right or entitlement of employment. They are discretionary and subject to demonstrated performance and operational needs. Approval may be rescinded at any time at the sole discretion of management.
• Other duties as assigned.  

What will you bring to the table?

• Bachelor’s Degree in a human service field   
• At least 1 year of experience in behavioral health preferred
• IM CANS Certification or obtained in at least 30 days

What will we bring to the table?

• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance plan
• Employer-paid short-term & long-term disability plan
• Holiday pay
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Employer-paid critical illness plan

What are the other requirements?

• Navigation of stairs
• Tolerance of unkempt home conditions of clients
• Complete CEU’s required to maintain clinical licensure, if applicable
• Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours
• Use of personal automobile
• Maintain automobile liability insurance as defined by AID’s personnel policies
• Maintain valid Illinois driver’s license
• Meet/maintain driving record standards as defined by AID’s insurance carrier

If we seem like a good fit, consider joining our growing team of compassionate, hardworking, and caring individuals, and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud of.