Residential Treatment Specialist/Hud Service Coordinator

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 Residential Treatment Specialist. Under the general supervision of the Group Home Supervisor, provide counseling and case management including service coordination to mentally ill adults in a group home setting in order to promote recovery and independent living skills.

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 $20-$21/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:

• Coordinates home and community based service through providing needs assessments, case management and for a caseload of 8-10 clients.

• Monitor GH milieu, provide skills and educational training along with crisis intervention to clients as needed.

• Achieve mastery of Carelogic EHR system.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical and administrative documentation within accreditation and licensure standards; knowledge of Rule 140.

• Facilitate the maintenance of safe, secure and sanitary GH milieu according to house/program rules and governmental standards.

Position Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree in human/social services preferred.

• Must have good written and oral communication skills and proficiency in English language.

• Basic technology proficiency required (e-mail, phone, word documents)

• Excellent communication, organization, presentation and pc/computer skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office - Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) along with other related software.

• Must have basic car insurance.

• Must have valid driver's license and access to insured vehicles.

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.