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 RISE Counselor Case Manager Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Responsible for overseeing day to day operations of assigned program, a school-based counseling program that partners with Chicago Public Schools to provide therapy, community support and case management to clients using a variety of evidenced informed interventions that focus on targeted behavioral, emotional and social skill building, academic support, and linkage to concrete community resources and services.

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 $23/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!

• Provide and coordinate a continuum of treatment services.
• 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 and in accordance with Rule 140 requirements, DHS, and the Williams and Colbert Consent Decrees.
• Meet financial productivity targets.
• Responsible for transportation of clients in personal vehicle and/or agency vehicle.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field required.
• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years of clinical experience preferred.
• Trained and proficient in the use of an electronic health care record required.
• Experience in Crisis Intervention and De-escalation preferred.
• Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards 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.
• Background check clearance required.
• 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.