Residential Treatment Specialist/HUD Service Coordinator

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On Demand Flexible Paydays

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid training

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

A community service organization in Chicago is seeking a full-time Residential Treatment Specialist/HUD Service Coordinator. This role involves providing counseling and case management to mentally ill adults in a group home, focusing on recovery and independent living skills. Applicants should have a high school diploma and preferred qualifications in human services. Competitive salary of $20–$21 per hour and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree in human/social services preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills; proficiency in English.
• Must have basic car insurance and a valid driver's license with access to insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate home and community-based services for a caseload of 8–10 clients.
• Monitor milieu and provide skills and educational training.
• Maintain accurate clinical and administrative documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Basic technology proficiency

Crisis intervention

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in human/social services preferred

Tools

Carelogic EHR system

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

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 continue that commitment in Illinois.

LSSI is hiring a full-time Residential Treatment Specialist/HUD Service Coordinator. Under the general supervision of the Group Home Supervisor, this role provides counseling and case management including service coordination to mentally ill adults in a group home setting to promote recovery and independent living skills. The position operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with three shifts per week (7:00am–7:00pm and 7:00pm–7:00am). Work beyond the three scheduled shifts is compensated at time and a half, and holidays scheduled are paid at double time.

• Type: Full-time

Benefits

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through Dayforce Wallet
• Competitive salary based on education, experience and licensure
• Salary $20–$21 per hour
• Opportunity for advancement
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes healthcare, 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
• Paid training to learn, grow, and succeed

Essential Functions

• Coordinate home and community-based services through needs assessments and case management for a caseload of 8–10 clients
• Monitor milieu, provide skills and educational training, and offer crisis intervention as needed
• Achieve mastery of the Carelogic EHR system
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical and administrative documentation within accreditation and licensure standards; knowledge of Rule 140
• Facilitate maintenance of a safe, secure, and sanitary milieu according to house rules and governmental standards

Position Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree in human/social services preferred
• Preferably MHP or QMHP
• Good written and oral communication skills; proficiency in English
• Basic technology proficiency (email, phone, word processing)
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation and computer skills (Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and related software
• Must have basic car insurance and a valid driver’s license with access to insured vehicle

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, or any other characteristic protected by law.