Counselor Case Manager

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.