Case Aide, Substance Use

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet on-demand pay

Competitive salary

Advancement opportunities

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) seeks a Case Aide Substance Use to support the Elgin Residential Rehabilitation team by monitoring client surroundings, observing during medication times, and assisting with documentation to ensure safe, respectful care.

You will collaborate with clinical staff, make referrals, maintain a therapeutic unit environment, and provide coverage for Healthy Start Recovery Home as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years’ experience in substance use field preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Annual TB test required.
• Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards required.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and PC/computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Elgin Residential Rehabilitation Team members, other LSSI programs, and external partners in order to provide quality, whole-person care and services to Elgin Residential Rehabilitation clients.
• Make client referrals and linkages.
• Maintain an encouraging and therapeutic environment on the unit.
• Monitor surroundings and assist clinical staff, including communicating any changes in a client’s presentation or needs to a member of the clinical staff.
• Complete all required EHR documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain familiarity of and adhere to emergency procedures.
• 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.

Skills

Clear communication

Organization

Computer skills

EHR proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Job 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.

Case Aide Substance Use

Responsible for assisting clinical staff providing services to Elgin Residential Rehabilitation clients, including monitoring surroundings, observing clients during medication times, and documentation as well as providing support coverage to Healthy Start Recovery Home as needed.

Schedule

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8AM to 8:30PM

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

• Collaborate with Elgin Residential Rehabilitation Team members, other LSSI programs, and external partners in order to provide quality, whole-person care and services to Elgin Residential Rehabilitation clients.
• Make client referrals and linkages.
• Maintain an encouraging and therapeutic environment on the unit.
• Monitor surroundings and assist clinical staff, including communicating any changes in a client’s presentation or needs to a member of the clinical staff.
• Complete all required EHR documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain familiarity of and adhere to emergency procedures.
• 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.
• One (1) to three (3) year’s experience in substance use field preferred.
• Background check clearance required.
• Annual TB test required.
• Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards required.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation and review 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.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency preferred.

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.