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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 Community Support Team- Recovery Specialist, Monday through Friday. Responsible for collaborating with other CST staff to offer a consumer’s perspective and provide direct service to client the CST designated sites.
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 $22-$24/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:
- Provide consultation and input in CST treatment meetings and during day-to-day service provision.
- Manage a case load of clients providing supportive counseling as assigned and operate as part of a treatment team.
- Facilitate access and linkage to community resources for/with CST consumers and members.
- Promote recovery and mental health treatment to CST consumers and members.
- Meet with supervisor regularly to discuss issues related to clients, report absences in a timely manner, and to discuss policies and procedures.
- Facilitate individual Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) and provide on-going intensive outpatient case management services in the community.
- Provide transportation to clients.
- 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 preferred.
- Background check clearance required.
- Certified Recovery Support Specialist credential required; must be obtained within 18 months of date of hire.
- Proficient in the use of the electronic health care record required.
- History of receiving mental health services.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing.
- Experience using a pc/computer, 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.
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