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Recovery Support Specialist

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 Recovery Support Specialist, Monday through Friday, hours may vary. Responsible for providing recovery support to clients in the mental health and substance use treatment programs. Also responsible for providing intensive case management services to individuals with substance use and mental health needs including but not limited to case management, documentation, and individual meetings with clients.

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 $19.23/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:

Assist clients in becoming proactive and involved in their own recovery.
Coordinate and provide a continuum of treatment services.
Assist and support clients in developing and maintain recovery-oriented, wellness-focused lifestyles.
Promote recovery and mental health treatment.
Serve as an advocate for clients in drug court, re-entry, substance use and mental health treatment.
Serve as a mentor to clients.
Communicate with Supervisor, Treatment Team, and collateral agencies to address clients’ needs.
Partner with clients to access the services and supports that will help individuals attain personal recovery goals, stabilize and maintain mental wellness.
Ensure documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Utilize EHR (Electronic Health Record) as an essential tool to complete clinical documentation and other requirements.
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.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in the human service or social serviced required.
History of receiving mental health and/or substance use treatment as a consumer preferred.
Background check clearance required.
Certified Recovery Support Specialist credential must be obtained within 18 months of hire.
Annual TB test required.
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 IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage preferred.

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.

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