Pathways Program Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $44,400.00 - $52,000.00 Annually
Location : 111 N. County Farm Road- Wheaton, IL
Job Type: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Job Number: 26-01402
Service Unit: Behavioral Health Services
Department: Outpatient Services-Youth and Family
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Description
Do you want to be part of the development, growth, and expansion of the one the largest Community Based Mental Health Programs in Illinois?
If you enjoy being challenged, doing community-based work, and supporting the behavioral health needs of youth and their families, we may just be the place for you!
Pathways to Success is a program for Medicaid-enrolled youth in Illinois who have complex behavioral health needs requiring intensive services. Pathways to Success is an evidenced-informed model of intensive care coordination to support youth through family engagement; individualized care planning; and the utilization of strengths and natural supports. DuPage County Health Department serves as a Care Coordination and Support Organization and operates as a hub for care coordination for Pathways-enrolled individuals within DuPage County.
An individual in the Care Coordinator position will be responsible for providing care coordination and support services to clients enrolled in the Pathways to Success program. The position involves working collaboratively with youth, their families, and community providers to achieve client goals.
This full-time position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, with availability to work at least one evening a week, 10:30 am - 7:00 pm. The hiring range for this position is $44,400 to $52,000 depending on experience.
This position comes with an outstanding benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being. As a DuPage County Health Department employee, you'll enjoy 12 paid holidays, three weeks of vacation annually, paid sick time, and tuition and certification reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave so you can be there for life's most important moments. The position is pension-eligible through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), giving you peace of mind with a guaranteed retirement plan. Plus, you may qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program, making your financial future even brighter.
Responsibilities

• Provides care coordination and support services to Pathways-enrolled youth and their families
• Manages a caseload of clients as defined by the Pathways to Success Program
• Maintains weekly contact with clients/families
• Develops child and family teams for clients enrolled in the program and facilitates regular team meetings
• Provides homebased and community-based services to engage at risk clients and support client self-management of their illness
• Develops and maintains client treatment plans
• Participates in all required HFS planning, training, and reporting activities.
• Works collaboratively with community providers
• Use of an Electronic Client Record
• Demonstrates independent judgment and discretion in making position related decisions
• Participates in emergency response activities as assigned

Requirements
Completion of a bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field and one year of behavioral health experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
A valid Illinois Driver's License is required as this position will work within the community. Spanish speaking candidate preferred
Supplemental Information
Equal Opportunity Employer
DuPage County Health Department is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
DuPage County Health Department offers a variety of benefits to meet your needs. Please visit on our Careers Page for more information.
Benefits for Employees
Employees of the DuPage County Health Department may select from a variety of benefits to meet their needs.
Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits.
Health Department benefits are administered through the DuPage County Government Human Resources Office. Detailed descriptions and premium rates of these plans are available at
Medical Insurance
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is our current health insurance provider. Full-Time Health Department employees may select from four medical insurance options: three preferred provider organization (PPO) plans and one health maintenance organization (HMO) plan. You may speak to a doctor anytime through the Teledoc program, which provides access to U.S. board-certified doctors through the convenience of phone or video consults.
Plan participants are also eligible for a variety of added discounts on gym memberships and other health-related products and services. They also have access to the Well on Target program, which provides a convenient, secure website with personalized tools and resources such as health coaching, health assessments, and digital tools to track health information important to you.
Vision Discounts & Insurance
A vision care discount program is available as part of the medical insurance plans. Comprehensive vision insurance is also available.
Prescription Plans
Prescription coverage is available with all medical plans and includes the convenience of a mail-order option. Staff may also use the on-site pharmacy at the Central Public Health Center located in Wheaton.
Dental Insurance
The Delta Dental PPO program allows you to visit any dentist you wish.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts allow you to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay expenses such as those not covered by medical or dental insurance, or day-care costs.
Life Insurance
All full-time employees are provided a $25,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee. Supplemental coverage is available for the employee, their spouse, and their children.
Disability Insurance
Employees may elect additional accident and critical illness disability benefits.
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How many years of experience do you have working with individuals with mental health or substance use diagnoses?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

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Do you speak Spanish? If so, please rate your fluency.

• Yes
• No
• Minimal
• Casual Conversation
• Fluent

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What area is your Degree in (for example, Public Health Management, etc.)
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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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