Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communitiesin the State of Illinois.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-timeLead Residential Treatment Specialist. Under the 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.

*Thisposition complies with the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rule, which requires that employees working in certain programs are fully vaccinated unless you have a medicalor religious exemption. Routine COVID-19 Testing is required from the COVID-19 vaccination*

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 $23.00-$25.00/Hour.
• 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.
• Provide shift coverage across 3 group homes as needed.
• Cleaning staff office and sanitizing the area.
• Meet daily billing/productivity expectations and complete documentation in a timely manner including HUD monthly and semiannual reports.
• Commit to and actively participate in continuous improvement processes including HUD required training.
• Demonstrate cultural competence when working with other staff and clients.
• Performs other related tasks as needed or assigned by the supervisor.

Position Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree in human/social services preferred.
• Basic technology proficiency required (e-mail, phone, word documents)
• Ability to work overnight and weekend shifts.
• Must be able to work assist client on cooking and cleaning.
• Potential exposure to bodily fluids.
• Must be able to stay calm and communicate calmly with clients and other professionals during a crisis.
• Other physical requirements include, sitting, walking, standing, bending, climbing, driving, typing, moving and/or lifting items up to 30LBs.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow instructions, perform assigned tasks, and maintain appropriate work pace.
• 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 good written and oral communication skills and proficiency in English language.
• Will be required to travel to the grocery store and take clients to appointments.
• Must have valid driver's license and access to insured vehicles.Must have basic car insurance.

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.