Internship - Outreach

Job description

Office Location: 1607 W Howard St., Chicago IL 60626 Responsibilities: Qualifications: - 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...