Kenneth Young Center·Hoffman Estates, Illinois
The specialist will provide in-home and community-based skill building services to adults with mental illness, focusing on developing leisure, social, and home maintenance skills while orienting clients to community resources. Responsibilities also include collaborating with clinicians on treatment goals, participating in supervision, and meeting productivity targets.
Kenneth Young Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services to individuals of all walks of life. Located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, we offer a wide range of services including outpatient therapeutic care, recovery-oriented support, community prevention, LGBTQ+ outreach, older adult services, and crisis intervention. Our team welcomes and celebrates unique perspectives and represents the diversity and vitality of our local communities. Join our team to grow in your career while building stronger, healthier communities.
Join a diverse team of behavioral support specialists providing in-home and community-based skill building services to adults with mental illness. Gain clinical experience, with opportunities for continuing education throughout the year. Room for movement into other clinical roles depending on experience and preference. Great stepping-stone for those looking to get into the clinical field.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office setting.
Employee primarily works in the community.
Driving with clients is required in order to accomplish various tasks
• Part-Time, Hourly, Minimum 10 hours/week, Preferred 15-25 hours/week
Kenneth Young Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Market context
In Illinois, adult case manager roles often draw steady interest because agencies need staff who can support adults in the community and coordinate services across varied schedules. This part-time opening may be competitive for candidates who already have adult-service experience, can work evenings and Saturdays, and are comfortable driving clients; the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your availability and highlight any direct experience with adult case management or community-based support.
