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Trilogy · 16 hours ago

Internship - Outreach (Rogers Park)

Trilogy is a company focused on providing support services, and they are seeking an Outreach Intern to assist clients in various aspects of their personal and social needs. The role involves assessing clients' situations, providing referrals, and supporting clients in developing coping skills and independent living skills.

CommunitiesHealth CareMental HealthNon Profit

Responsibilities

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 a multi-disciplinary approach to client care
Attend trainings as assigned and complete documentation for services provided in a timely manner
Complete IM-CANs certification to complete IM-CANs assessment reviews with clients
Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in counselingMental healthExperience in community-based servicesAdvocacy skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, education, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or related human service field
Valid Illinois driver's license with daily access to a well-maintained vehicle with $100,000/$300,000 liability insurance

Preferred

Experience working with people with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses and experience in community-based services
Second year Master of Social Work students

Company

Trilogy

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TRILOGY provides people across Chicago with support to recover from mental illness and move toward stability.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Susan Doig
Interim President and CEO
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Katrina Wright
Chief Human Resources Officer
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