Case Manager (SCan) – Violence Prevention and Intervention (VPI)

The Puerto Rican Cultural Center was founded in 1973, The Puerto Rican Cultural Center (PRCC) is a non-profit, community-based umbrella institution that seeks to serve the socio-cultural needs of Chicago’s Puerto Rican and Latino community. It is built on the following principles: a philosophy of self-determination, a methodology of self-actualization and critical thought, and an ethics of self-reliance best expressed in the motto, “To live and help to live.”

Position Summary

The Case Manager supports youth at high risk of violence involvement by providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed case management services. This role focuses on building trust, connecting youth to resources, and supporting their progress toward personal, educational, and career goals.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Strong commitment to working with youth and seeing tasks through to completion
• Excellent communication, outreach, and relationship-building skills