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 Care Coordinator. Responsible for providing high quality care coordination for LSSI’s CCBHC clients and to ensure increased engagement and access to the care they want and need using a person-centered, family centered, recovery-oriented approach.

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 $52,000-$57,000/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

• Facilitate the intake process for LSSl’s CCBHC and provide education on LSSl services.
• Perform screenings and help clients create an overall coordination plan.
• Provide education to families about mental, behavioral, and physical health needs and resources available.
• Be familiar with organizations on the north/northwest side of Chicago in order to provide linkages.
• Provide navigation and warm linkages to resources that address health, housing, vocations, mental health, substance misuse/use, food insecurity, education deficits, disability needs and other resources.
• Connect clients and/or families with needed services.
• Initiate, cultivate, and maintain professional relationships with human services and government agencies, health service providers, and public/private groups to enhance service delivery.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSl workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.
  
  

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check clearance required.
• CRSS, CPRS, or other Peer Certification preferred.
• Certified Family Partnership Professional (CFPP), CADC, Community Health Worker (CHW), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) preferred.
• Bilingual, both verbal and written, preferred.
• Knowledge of LSSI programs and how to access services, including crisis, required.
• Trained and demonstrated competency in the Electronic Health Record required.
• Demonstrated understanding of the levels of care in both mental health and substance use/misuse preferred.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to think across multiple dimensions, manage multiple concurrent deliverables, and exercise good judgement as well as work in a client centered environment.
• 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.