Counselor Case Manager

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 Counselor Case Manager, Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Under the general supervision of the program director or designee, perform a variety of social work, group and outreach activities to individuals and families. 

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 $41,500-$46,500/Annually.
• 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!
• The opportunity to become a part of a fantastic team of Child Welfare professionals! 

Essential Functions: 

• Provide case management, outreach, and aftercare services to clients and their families; typical caseload is 15-20 clients.
• Provide services including but now limited to substance abuse assessments, treatment planning, individual counseling, referral/linkage, crisis intervention, drug screens and other advocacy services.
• Facilitate supportive treatment invention to maintain or enhance client’s capacity for independent functioning.
• Facilitate client’s admission to in-patient substance abuse treatment or linkage to out-patient treatment as needed.
• Intervene using a holistic approach to change attitudes, beliefs, and behavior of clients in an effort to improve client and family functioning.
• Work in collaboration with DCFS, Juvenile Court and other community service agencies.
• Complete and submit all necessary reports and documentation accurately and on time as required by agency, regulatory bodies, and funding sources.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human service field preferred.
• Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
• At time of hiring, must meet certification requirements for CARS and obtain CADC as soon as eligible, no later than two (2) years from date of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to others and influence people.
• 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 1L 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.