Lutheran Social Services of Illinois · 3 days ago
Program Director, Substance Use - Residential
Elgin, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$70K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expLutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a leading not-for-profit organization focused on providing healing and justice to communities. They are seeking a Program Director for the Next Steps Day Treatment program in Elgin, responsible for supervising daily operations and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and funding entities.
CharityElderlyHealth CareNon ProfitSocial Assistance
Hiring Manager
Christina Meallet
Responsibilities
Ensure a workplace where employees are engaged, their dignity is valued, and they have a sense of belonging both within their specific role and within the organization overall
Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences of clients, coworkers, and community
Collaborate with other LSSI programs and/or departments, including Central Intake and Development, as needed
Ensure job duties of the team and direct reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner
May provide direct services or perform some of the same duties as assigned staff
Respond to all incoming correspondence and questions in a timely manner; including but not limited to inquiries received via email, telephone, text message, and fax
Ensure reasonable measures are taken to protect confidential and/or sensitive information as well as ensuring the security of all LSSI systems is maintained
Responsible for completing all required training assignments as well as complying with the related organizational, administrative, and programmatic policies
Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a social service field
Background check clearance
CADC or ability to obtain a CADC within 18 months of date of hire
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
Access to reliable transportation
Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage
Preferred
Master's degree in a social service field
LPC/LCPC or LSW/LCSW
Three (3) to five (5) years experience in substance use filed with increasing levels of responsibility
Demonstrated proficiency in EHR documentation and review
Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards
Benefits
On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
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.
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Company
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois provides affordable housing, behavioral health, family care, and home care services
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0MKey Investors
Doris & Victor Day Foundation
2023-07-17Grant· $0M
Leadership Team
Mark Stutrud
CEO
Harry Vijayakumar CHCIO, CISSP, CPHIMS
Chief Information Officer
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