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Counselor Case Manager

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Elgin, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2025 CLOSED ON 4/30/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor Case Manager position at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois?

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 Counselor Case Manager for the Elgin Residential Rehabilitation Program. Provide whole-person services to clients participating in the Elgin Residential Rehabilitation Program, including 1:1 sessions, case management assistance, and the presentation of evidence-based group programming. Assist clients in achieving their stated goals and objectives, collaborating with other internal and external treatment professionals.

Shifts:

  • Days: Monday - Friday OR Tuesday - Saturday
  • Hrs: 8am - 4pm OR 10am - 6pM (flexible)

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 $21.16-$22.60/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 Elgin Residential Rehabilitation team members, other LSSI programs, and external partners in order to provide quality, whole-person care and services to Elgin Residential Rehabilitation clients.
  • Maintain a caseload of 5-8 clients.
  • Present weekly groups, founded in evidence-based practices.
  • Provide weekly 1:1 counseling to each client on assigned caseload.
  • Provide case management services, including appropriate linkages and referrals.
  • Provide support coverage to Elgin Healthy Start Recovery Home clients, as needed.
  • Complete all required EHR documentation in a timely manner.
  • Meet productivity requirements identified by LSSI.
  • Ensure adherence to ethical standards of treatment, including NASW Code of Ethics.
  • Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, and other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Position Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Associates, Bachelors or Master’s degree preferred.
  • 1-3 years of experience in substance use field is preferred.
  • CADC or must obtain CADC within 18 months of hire.
  • Annual TB test is required.
  • Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards.
  • Proficiency in EHR documentation and review.
  • Excellent communication, organization, presentation and pc/computer skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) along with other related software.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Valid Illinois Driver’s license.

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.

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