Counselor Case Manager, Homeless Outreach & Prevention Services

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, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours. The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed! Essential Functions: Provide outreach and engagement services to unhoused individuals or at risk of becoming homeless, with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. Provide and coordinate a continuum of housing location, case management, and treatment services. Carry a caseload of clients providing supportive counseling and concrete services assigned by supervisor and collaborate with other internal, including Elgin and Kenmore Recovery Programs, and external programs and treatment providers in order to provide these services. Ensure all documentation, including Treatment Plans and IM+CANS, is complete in a timely manner and meets Rule 140/132 and/or MCO requirements. Responsible for transportation of clients and for conducting community visits. Ensure documentation and productivity standards are met as well as meet productivity standards (10+ billable hours per week). Adhere to ethical standards of treatment according to 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. Position Qualifications: Associate’s degree required. Bachelor’s or master’s degree preferred. Biohazard training required. Proficient in the use of electronic health care record documentation and review required. One (1) to three (3) years of experience providing outreach and engagement services to unhoused individuals preferred. One (1) to three (3) years of experience working with mental health and/or substance use population preferred. Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards preferred. Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, verbally and written. 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.