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 Substance Use Case Aide. Responsible for assisting clinical staff providing services to Kenmore Residential Rehabilitation clients, including monitoring surroundings, observing clients during medication times, and documentation as well as providing support coverage to Healthy Start Recovery Home as needed.

Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 8:00am to 8:30pm

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 $18/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

• Collaborate with Kenmore Residential Rehabilitation Team members, other LSSI programs, and external partners in order to provide quality, whole-person care and services to Kenmore Residential Rehabilitation clients.
• Make client referrals and linkages.
• Responsible for encouraging, monitoring, and maintaining a therapeutic environment on the unit.
• Monitor surroundings and assist clinical staff, including communicating any changes in a client’s presentation or needs to a member of the clinical staff.
• Complete all required EHR documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain familiarity of and adhere to emergency procedures.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.
  
  

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check clearance required.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in substance use field preferred.
• Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards required.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation and review required.
• 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.
• Annual TB test required.
• Biohazard training required.
  
  

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.