Case Aide Substance Use, Next Steps Day Treatment-Overnight

LSSI; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Sick time

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a full-time Case Aide for the Next Steps Day Treatment program in Elgin, IL. The role delivers whole-person services and case management support for clients in substance use disorder services, collaborating with internal and external professionals.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with preferred social service degree. Overnight shifts Fri–Sun 8:00 PM–8:30 AM, with a comprehensive benefits package for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates, bachelors, or masters in social services preferred.
• Annual TB test required.
• Background check clearance required.
• Proficiency in EHR documentation required.
• Experience helping people create change preferred.
• Clinically trained and able to work with diverse client ages preferred.
• Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards preferred.
• Experience establishing and maintaining collaborative community partnerships preferred.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing; access to reliable transportation; IL liability insurance coverage required.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management assistance to clients in SUD services.
• Collaborate with clients to complete intake/discharge packets and other administrative paperwork.
• Coordinate with residential and recovery facilities to ensure proper case management.
• Adhere to compliance rules and timelines for documentation.
• Reflect the clinical model of the program and NASW Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrate professional, respectful conduct with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

EHR documentation

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Social services degree preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Case Aide Substance Use, Next Steps Day Treatment-Overnight

675 Varsity Dr., Elgin, IL 60120, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, July 30, 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, for the Next Steps Day Treatment program. 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.

Schedule

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8:00PM to 8:30AM

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/per hour shifts with a differential of $2/hour for overnight shifts.
• 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 masters degree in a social service field preferred.
• Annual TB test required.
• Background check clearance 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.