Peer Recovery Support Specialist/Case Manager - Manteno

Family Guidance Centers, Inc.; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401k pension plan

Paid time off including vacation and sick days

Job summary

A not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization in Manteno, IL is seeking an individual to coordinate services for patients with unmet needs in a compassionate environment. The role involves tracking patient attendance, reviewing program policies, and attending to patients in crisis. Candidates should have a High School Diploma/GED and experience in substance use or community relations. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Experience in/with substance use and community relations encouraged.
• CADC or CPRS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate linkages to outside agencies for patient needs.
• Track attendance of newly enrolled patients.
• Review program policies with patients.
• Compile data for the medical team.
• Attend to patients in crisis as needed.

Skills

Experience in substance use

Knowledge of detox programs

Community relations

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance use disorder, as well as an array of other related problems. Since 1969, FGC's comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society. Family Guidance Centers, Inc seeks to support the behavioral health of individuals, families, and communities through our commitment to innovation, accountability, and compassionate care to facilitate positive, lasting change.

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS

1st $1,000.00: after 30 days of employment

2nd $1,000.00: after 6 months of employment

Essential Duties

• Facilitate linkages/coordinate services with outside agencies for patients with unmet needs (i.e., childcare, transportation service, psychiatry, housing, etc.)
• Track attendance of newly enrolled patients to ensure they complete orientation within allotted days of admission
• Review FGC program policies in group or individual sessions
• Compile data to present to medical team, in conjunction with clinical staff input, when doctor intervention is indicated
• Attend to patients in crisis at the request of medical reception or other staff

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm)

Start Date: ASAP

Work Location: 333 W. Evergreen St., Manteno, IL

Pay Rate: Up to $18.00 per hour; based on experience

DCFS clearance required.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Required Experience

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma/GED required; Experience in/with substance use, detox programs, medication-assisted treatment, behavioral healthcare and/or community relations encouraged to apply.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CADC or CPRS preferred

Benefits

Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• EAP
• 401k pension plan
• Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package