Lutheran Social Services of Illinois · 2 months ago
Program Director, Substance Use - Residential
675 Varsity Dr., Elgin, IL 60120, USA
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 providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. They are hiring a full-time Program Director for the Next Steps Day Treatment program in Elgin, responsible for supervising daily operations and delivery of substance use services while ensuring compliance with grant and regulatory entities.
CharityElderlyHealth CareNon ProfitSocial Assistance
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 required
Background check clearance required
CADC or ability to obtain a CADC within 18 months of date of hire required
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
Preferred
Master's degree in a social service field preferred
LPC/LCPC or LSW/LCSW preferred
Three (3) to five (5) years experience in substance use filed with increasing levels of responsibility preferred
Demonstrated proficiency in EHR documentation and review preferred
Familiarity with accreditation and licensure standards preferred
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
Benefits
On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
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.
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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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