Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance use disorder, as well as an array of other related problems. Since 1969, FGC’s comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society. Family Guidance Centers, Inc seeks to support the behavioral health of individuals, families, and communities through our commitment to innovation, accountability, and compassionate care to facilitate positive, lasting change.

Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) Essential Duties:

• Conduct recovery oriented and educational groups under the direction of the Program Manager
• Engage patients in treatment through motivational interviewing and motivational enhancement techniques
• Assist with monitoring patient engagement and communicate with the treatment team regarding patient attendance, participation and any barriers or needs to support treatment involvement

Residential Coordinator (RC) Essential Duties:

• Process incoming patients including basic orientation to program rules
• Support treatment plans by reporting client observations and support decisions concerning therapy, discipline and privilege (at a minimum twice per shift and subject to change depending on need)
• Assists case manager/counselor with client activities by implementing scheduled and/or requested activities.
• Works cooperatively with members of the nursing and medical staff to monitor clients’ vital signs, observe urine drops, monitor self-administration of medications, monitor clients, and chart all pertinent data.
• Performs room and facility checks, at varying intervals, to ensure client’s comfort, safety, and well-being.

Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday (2:30p - 11:00p)

Start Date: ASAP

Location Address: 333 Evergreen Street, Manteno, IL 60950

Pay Rate: Up to $17.50 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.

Certification, Licensure, Registrations: Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: IAODAPCA Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) required within 2 years if there has not been any prior SUD experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan assistance
• Loan forgiveness
• Loan repayment program
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person