Program Director Residential Rehab

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois • Elgin, IL

86d • $77,000 - $82,000

About The Position

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is hiring a full-time Program Director for the Next Steps Day Treatment Program. The position oversees daily operations and delivery of substance use services and provides support and oversight to the program. It is also responsible for ensuring compliance with grant, regulatory, and funding entities. The schedule is Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a social service field.
• CADC or ability to obtain a CADC within 18 months of the date of hire.
• Ability to communicate clearly and comprehensibly, verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and PC/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and related software.
• Background check clearance.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing in the state of residency.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Valid Illinois statutory minimum liability insurance coverage for bodily injury and property damage.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a social service field.
• LPC/LCPC or LSW/LCSW/LPHA.
• Three to five years of experience in the substance use field with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Proficiency in EHR documentation and review.
• Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee curriculum delivery to clients and the scheduling of clinical services.
• Ensure reporting, productivity, and service deliverable requirements identified by LSSI, SUPR, the SOR Grant, and funding bodies are met.
• Provide direct supervision, training, support, review, and evaluation for assigned staff.
• Review written and EHR documentation to ensure compliance with SUPR and Part 2060.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards of treatment, including the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations or individuals in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

Benefits

• On-demand flexible paydays for earned wages through the Dayforce Wallet app.
• Competitive salary based on relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, a 403(b) plan, an Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• Paid training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager