Case Aide Substance Use, Next Steps Day Treatment

LSSI; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dayforce Wallet

Competitive salary

Career advancement

Healthcare

Paid time off

Holidays

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

On-the-job training

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a full-time Case Aide for evening shifts in Elgin, IL. The role supports clients in substance use disorder services with case management and coordination with treatment professionals.

The position requires a high school diploma with preferred higher degrees in social services, and a valid IL driver’s license. Training, benefits, and advancement opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide whole-person services and case management support to clients in SUD services.
• Assist clients in achieving goals and coordinate with treatment professionals and community partners.
• Complete intake/discharge paperwork and other administrative tasks.
• Ensure adherence to timelines for documentation and program compliance.
• Maintain ethical conduct per NASW Code of Ethics.

Skills

Case management

EHR documentation

Communication

Organization

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor/Master in social services

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR system

Job description

Case Aide Substance Use, Next Steps Day Treatment

675 Varsity Dr., Elgin, IL 60120, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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 Case Aide, Monday and Friday from 4:00pm to 12:00am. Responsible for providing whole-person services to clients participating in SUD services, including case management assistance. Also responsible for assisting clients in achieving their stated goals and objectives as well as collaborating with internal and external treatment professionals and community partners.

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.

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.