Counselor Case Manager, Intact Family Recovery

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 Intact Family Recovery Counselor Case Manager, Monday through Friday. Responsible for providing intensive, home-based clinical and case management services to women referred by DCFS who have given birth to a substance-exposed infant and for other referrals made of families with significant drug usage indicating risk of harm to affected children.

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 $41,500-$46,500/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!

• Provide case management, outreach, and aftercare services to clients and their families; typical caseload is 15-20 clients.
• Provide services including but now limited to substance abuse assessments, treatment planning, referral/linkage, crisis intervention, drug screens, and other advocacy services.
• Facilitate supportive treatment invention to maintain or enhance client’s capacity for independent functioning.
• Facilitate client’s admission to in-patient substance abuse treatment or linkage to out-patient treatment as needed.
• Intervene using a holistic approach to change attitudes, beliefs, and behavior of clients in an effort to improve client and family functioning.
• Work in collaboration with DCFS, Juvenile Court and other community service agencies.
• Complete and submit all necessary reports and documentation accurately and on time as required by agency, regulatory bodies, and funding sources.
• 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human service field preferred.
• At time of hiring, must meet certification requirements for CARS (Certified Assessment & Referral Specialist).
• CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) required or must obtain no later than two (2) years from date of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to others and influence people.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, verbally and written.
• 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, both criminal and CANTS required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury, and property damage required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.