What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director position at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois?
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a not-for-profit social service agency with more than 100 program sites throughout the state of Illinois. Our services include mental health and substance use treatment; services for returning citizens after incarceration; housing and services for older adults and individuals with ID/DD; and a variety of services for children including foster care and adoption.
LSSI is hiring a full-time Program Director (Next Steps), Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00pm. Supervise the daily operations and delivery of substance use services in a Residential Rehabilitation Program. Provide direct supervision to staff in the Next Steps program. Ensure compliance with various regulatory and funding entities. Ensure productivity, census, and outcome measure are met.
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 $70,000-$75,000/Annually.
- 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 direct supervision, training, and support to Residential Rehabilitation staff, including Counselors, Case Aides, Housekeepers, and others.
- Oversee Curriculum delivery to clients and the scheduling of clinical services in the Residential Rehabilitation program.
- Meet reporting, productivity, and service deliverable requirements identified by LSSI, SUPR, and funding bodies. Collaborate with other LSSI programs/departments, including Central Intake and Development, as needed.
- Review both written and EHR documentation to ensure compliance with SUPR and Part 2060.
- 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, 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 service field is required.
- Master’s degree in a social service field is preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in substance use field with increasing levels of responsibility preferred.
- CADC or the ability to obtain a CADC within 18 months of hire is required.
- LPC/LCPC or LSW/LCSW is preferred.
- Excellent communication, organization, presentation and pc/computer skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) along with other related software.
- Proficiency in EHR documentation and review.
- Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Occasional driving may be required.
- Access to reliable transportation.
- Valid Driver’s License in good standing for the state of residency and insurance.
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 : $70,000 - $75,000
