Case Aide, Substance Use

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.
LSSI is hiring a full-time Case-Aide Mondays through Fridays. Responsible for providing support for the professional counseling team in the recovery home program.

Benefits and Perks:
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $16/Hourly.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

• Provide case management for the clients.
• Responsible for encouraging, monitoring, and maintaining a therapeutic environment.
• Responsible for outreach to other agencies to increase referrals and engagement from the community.
• Assess the client’s ability to meet admission criteria and placement.
• Compete intake packets for admission into program.
• Schedule intakes and walk-throughs.
• Conduct weekly discussions with clients regarding program fees.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSl workforce members, and collaborative organizations

and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Annual TB test required.
• Ability to effectively utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) as it an essential tool to complete clinical documentation and other job functions.
• Ability to utilize NOWPOW to conduct case management for the clients.
• Customer Service experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency preferred.
• Access to reliable transportation preferred.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary : $16