What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counselor Case Manager-Rise Hybrid 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 RISE Program Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Provide intensive community based case management services for individuals with serious mental illness and substance use to promote independence in the community.
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:
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 $23.07/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 and coordinate a continuum of treatment service.
- Outreach and engage members and address MH/SA services as needed.
- Carry a caseload of clients providing supportive counseling and concrete services assigned by supervisor and operate as part of a treatment team.
- Ensure all documentation is complete in a timely manner, meet Rule 140 &/or MCO requirements.
- Responsible for transportation to clients in personal vehicles, home visits, crisis intervention and assess for safety is required.
- 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:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field required.
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with homeless population preferred.
- Trained and proficient in the use of electronic health care record required.
- Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards preferred.
- Background check clearance 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 required.
- Access to reliable transportation required.
- Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage 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.
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