Addictions Counselor Case Manager- Ifr

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 Addictions Counselor Case Manager. In collaboration with a child welfare partner, provides intensive, home-based clinical and case management services to women referred by DCFS who have given birth to a substance-exposed infant. Other referrals may be made of families with significant drug usage indicating risk of harm to affected children. Services include substance abuse assessments, treatment planning, individual counseling, referral/linkage, crisis intervention, drug screens and other advocacy. Also works in collaboration with DCFS, Juvenile Court and other community service agencies.

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/Yearly.
• 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:

• Provides case management, outreach and aftercare services to adult clients and their families. Typical caseload is 15-20 clients.
• Facilitates client’s admission to inpatient substance abuse treatment or linkage to out-patient treatment, as needed.
• Facilitates supportive treatment invention to maintain or enhance client’s capacity for independent functioning.
• Intervenes using a holistic approach to change attitudes, beliefs and behavior of clients in an effort to improve clients in an effort to improve client and family functioning.
• Completes and submits all necessary reports and documentation accurately and on time as required by agency, regulatory bodies and funding sources.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human services field strongly preferred. 
• At time of hiring must meet certification requirements for CARS and obtain CADC as soon as eligible, no later than within 2 years of hire date.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS.
• Valid Driver’s License and proof of automobile liability insurance required. Access to transportation for visits and to transport clients as needed.

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.