Counselor​/Case Manager - Residential Rehabilitation

Overview

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
, Monday through Friday from 10:00am - 6:00pm. Responsible for providing whole-person services to clients participating in the Kenmore 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.

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience and licensure.
• Salary $18-$23.79/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!

• Collaborate with Kenmore Residential Rehabilitation team members, other LSSI programs, and external partners in order to provide quality, whole-person care and services to clients.
• Maintain a caseload of five (5) to eight (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 Kenmore Healthy Start Recovery Home clients, as needed.
• Ensure all documentation is complete 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, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individuals in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• CADC or must obtain CADC within 18 months of hire date.
• Annual TB test required.
• Biohazard training required.
• On-site, in person 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, or any other characteristic protected by law.