Case Aide, Next Steps Day Treatment

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Paydays

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid training

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is hiring a full-time Case Aide to work Saturday and Sunday evenings from 4:00pm to 12:00am. The Case Aide will provide whole-person services in substance use disorder (SUD) programs, assisting clients in achieving their goals while collaborating with treatment professionals.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and demonstrated proficiency in case management and EHR documentation. The role offers a competitive salary of $16/hour alongside comprehensive benefits including flexible paydays, healthcare insurance, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates, bachelors, or master's degree in a social service field preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Annual TB test required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in EHR documentation and review required.
• Experience helping people create change preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management assistance to clients.
• Collaborate with clients to complete administrative paperwork.
• Follow compliance rules and adhere to ethical standards.
• Ensure timely documentation completion.
• Demonstrate integrity and professionalism in client interactions.

Skills

EHR documentation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates/Bachelor's/Master's degree in a social service field

Job description

Overview

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 continue that commitment to making a difference. LSSI is hiring a full-time Case Aide for Saturday and Sunday from 4:00pm to 12:00am. The role is responsible for providing whole-person services to clients participating in SUD services, including case management assistance, and for assisting clients in achieving their stated goals and objectives, as well as collaborating with internal and external treatment professionals and community partners.

Essential Functions

• Meet and exceed revenue productivity.
• Collaborate with clients to complete intake and discharge packets and other administrative paperwork.
• Elgin Residential: 3 hours of billable case management per 8-hour shift. Elgin Recovery Home: 3 hours of billable case management per 8-hour shift. Kenmore Residential: 3 hours of billable case management per 8-hour shift. Kenmore Recovery Home: 3 hours of billable case management per 8-hour shift.
• 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.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individuals in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates, bachelors, or master's degree in a social service field preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Annual TB test required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in EHR documentation and review required.
• Experience helping people create change preferred.
• Clinically trained and experienced using best practices 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.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organizational, presentation and computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and 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

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based on relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $16/Hour.
• 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.
• Paid training to learn, grow, and succeed.

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, or any other characteristic protected by law.