What are the responsibilities and job description for the Peer Recovery Support Specialist/Case Manager - Manteno position at fgcinc?
Job Description:
Join Our Mission at Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC)!
Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a substance use treatment organization offering comprehensive behavioral health programs, including medication-assisted recovery, to individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) and co-occurring mental health conditions. With over 25 years of experience and multiple locations across the state, we provide a full continuum of care for substance use disorder, from prevention and harm reduction to treatment and recovery support. Our programs integrate FDA-approved medications for the treatment of substance use disorders, including all three medications approved to treat opioid use disorder (buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone). We strive to meet our patients where they are, bringing care outside clinic walls via telehealth and mobile services and ensuring patients have access to harm reduction resources and education.
Essential Duties:
- Facilitate linkages/coordinate services with outside agencies for patients with unmet needs (i.e., childcare, transportation service, psychiatry, housing, etc.)
- Track attendance of newly enrolled patients to ensure they complete orientation within allotted days of admission
- Review FGC program policies in group or individual sessions
- Compile data to present to medical team, in conjunction with clinical staff input, when doctor intervention is indicated
- Attend to patients in crisis at the request of medical reception or other staff
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm)
Start Date: ASAP
Work Location: 333 W. Evergreen St., Manteno, IL
Pay Rate: Up to $18.00 per hour; based on experience
Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD).
DCFS clearance required.
Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.
Experience and Skills:
Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma / GED required; Experience in/with substance use, detox programs, medication-assisted treatment, behavioral healthcare and/or community relations encouraged to apply.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CADC or CPRS preferred
Job Benefits:
Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes:
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance,
- EAP
- 401k pension plan
- Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package
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