Summary
Location
Chicago
Type
full-time
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About this role
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 Lurie’s Outreach Coordinator, Monday through Friday. Responsible for identifying, reaching out to, and engaging residents at Chicago area SNF and SMHRFs, providing education and information on the program and the scope of services available post-transition.
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 $23.50/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:
- Engage Class Members and build rapport with staff at nursing home setting.
- Review chart at nursing facility and collaborate with providers, family, and guardians.
- Remain familiar with accreditation and licensure standards.
- Adhere to ethical standards of treatment according to NASW Code of Ethics.
- Ensure all documentation is accurately completed according to requirements and direction provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services
- Engage in individual and group supervision with supervisor.
- 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.
- Background check clearance required.
- Customer service experience 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.
Other facts
About Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Serving Illinois since 1867, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a statewide, not-for-profit social service agency of the three Illinois synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
The demographics of clients served by LSSI generally reflect those of Illinois’ population, with one important exception—more than 80 percent of clients report an annual household income under $15,000, compared to just 12 percent of all Illinois households. The organization provides critical programs for the state’s most vulnerable residents including foster care, mental health services, alcohol and drug treatment, affordable senior housing, residential programs for people with developmental disabilities, and programs that help formerly incarcerated individuals integrate back into society.
What you'll do
- The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for identifying and engaging residents at nursing facilities, providing education on available services. They will also collaborate with providers and families to ensure proper documentation and adherence to ethical standards.
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