Case Aide, Medical Detox

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois • Chicago, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. LSSI is hiring a full-time Medical Detox Case Aide, Sunday through Thursday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. The Case Aide will be 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Background check clearance required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in EHR documentation and review required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associates, bachelors, or master’s degree in a social service field preferred.
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED