Case Aide, Next Steps Day Treatment

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Elgin, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring to support residential and recovery programs in Elgin, IL. The role includes intake/discharge paperwork, billable case management, and ensuring compliance with treatment contracts.

Full-time staff receive a comprehensive benefits package, flexible hours, and ongoing paid training to learn, grow, and succeed in a rewarding environment dedicated to helping others.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates, bachelors, or master's degree in social service field preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Annual TB test required.
• Proficiency in EHR documentation required.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed revenue productivity.
• Collaborate with clients to complete Intake/Discharge packets and other administrative paperwork.
• Elgin Residential: 3 hours of billable case management per 8-hour shift; Kenmore sites: same requirement.
• Adhere to all compliance rules regarding treatment services and contracts.
• Follow timelines for documentation completion.
• Understand and reflect the clinical model of the program.
• Maintain ethical standards of treatment (NASW Code of Ethics).
• Demonstrate professional, respectful behavior with clients, families, and colleagues.

Skills

EHR documentation

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Driver's license

Transportation access

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates, bachelors, or master's in social service field preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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 $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.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Essential Functions:

• Meet and exceed revenue productivity.
• Collaborate with clients to complete Intake/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 individual 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 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
• 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.