[IABS-Talk] FW: Case Manager Opening to work with adults who are blind

[David Meyer]

From: Alexander Brown [mailto:alexander at friedmanplace.org] 
Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2020 3:23 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: Case Manager Opening to work with adults who are blind

 

CASE MANAGER 

 

For Adults who are Blind or Visually Impaired

 

Description: This full-time position provides a wide range of case management and related services, including scheduling doctor and other health-related appointments, arranging and (periodically) providing transportation to and from appointments; supporting the selection of insurance plans; applying for public entitlements such as PACE, Chicago’s Taxi Access Program, and other transportation services; processing applications to the agency’s various program, such as the Rent Assistance Program; and providing other case management and related services.  

 

This position is ordinarily based at Friedman Place but for the foreseeable future will require orientation and training on-site and then transition to all or mostly remote. Providing transportation is not likely until after the pandemic is over and then, only periodically and for short distances. 

 

Compensation: $16 - $18 per hour, depending on skills and experience. Friedman Place provides very generous benefits including 20 paid days off plus 6 paid holidays to new full-time employees; heavily subsidized health insurance (employees pay $23.08 per pay period for PPO and $6.92 for HMO); retirement contributions (after 2 years); educational and licensure reimbursement;  discounts on products and services; flexible spending account, discounted meals, etc.

 

Primary Qualifications 

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field - will consider masters-level as well 

·         At least two years case management or related experience

·         Experience working with people who are visually impaired and/or disabled a plus

·         Proficiency in office computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite, etc. 

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups. Very high level of organizational and time-management skills and other skills and abilities necessary to provide the responsibilities and requirements outlined above.

·         Valid driver’s license 

 

To apply, please go to https://friedmanplace.org/job-openings/  

 




Alexander S. Brown, MBA, PhD, LCSW

Executive Director

Friedman Place

5527 N Maplewood Ave. Chicago, IL 60625

f. 773.989.4889

o. 773.409.6115

c. 847.334.9638

 <mailto:alexander at friedmanplace.org> alexander at friedmanplace.org

 <http://www.friedmanplace.org> www.friedmanplace.org

 

A Community for Adults who are Blind or Visually Impaired

 

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