Counselor Case Manager
Description
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, hours vary. Responsible for providing community-based case management services to clients to promote independent living, wellness, and recovery. Responsible for providing services to tenants in their natural environment to support their successful tenancy.
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 $22-$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!
Essential Functions:
- Conduct intake assessments, utilizing the IM+CANS to evaluate need for mental health services, resources, and plan appropriate treatments per identified needs.
- Provide client focused, collaborative, and empowering services for clients onsite and in the community.
- Plan and facilitate skill building activities, community support group to promote independent living.
- Provide individual and family therapy as needed to support mental health needs, achieve housing stability, and increased community participation.
- Provide case management services to meet identified needs, initiate referrals and assist with linkages in the community.
- Document all services according to MRO/agency requirements in a timely manner to ensure compliance.
- Organize social and recreational activities to promote positive connections to the greater community.
- Meet financial productivity standards as set by the agency (i.e., individual weekly Target Review).
- 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.
Position Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field required.
- LCSW/LCPS preferred.
- One (1) to three (3) years of clinical experience preferred.
- Background check clearance required.
- Must either have and/or obtain IM+CANS Certification (maintain yearly renewals).
- Experience working with adults, children and families with diverse needs, including persons with disabilities.
- Trained and proficient in the use of electronic health care record required.
- 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.
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.