Case Aide, Next Steps Day Treatment

About the role

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is seeking a full-time Case Aide to provide whole-person services to clients participating in substance use disorder (SUD) services. The position involves case management assistance, goal achievement support, and collaboration with treatment professionals and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed revenue productivity targets.
• Collaborate with clients to complete Intake/Discharge packets and other administrative paperwork.
• Provide 3 hours of billable case management per 8-hour shift at Elgin Residential, Elgin Recovery Home, Kenmore Residential, and Kenmore Recovery Home.
• Adhere to all compliance rules regarding treatment services and contracts.
• Follow and adhere to all timelines regarding documentation completion.
• Understand and reflect the clinical model of the program.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards of treatment, including NASW Code of Ethics.
• Meet and exceed revenue productivity targets.
• Collaborate with clients to complete Intake/Discharge packets and other administrative paperwork.
• Provide 3 hours of billable case management per 8-hour shift at Elgin Residential, Elgin Recovery Home, Kenmore Residential, and Kenmore Recovery Home.
• Adhere to all compliance rules regarding treatment services and contracts.
• Follow and adhere to all timelines regarding documentation completion.
• Understand and reflect the clinical model of the program.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards of treatment, including NASW Code of Ethics.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates, bachelors, or master's degree in a social service field preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Average annual TB test required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in EHR documentation and review required.
• Experience helping people create change preferred.
• Clinically trained and experience using best practices as well as experience working with a variety of client ages, issues, and symptoms preferred.
• Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards preferred.
• Experience establishing and maintaining collaborative community partnerships preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits and Perks

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure. Salary $16/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.