Outreach Worker

Description

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 Outreach Worker. Identify, outreach, and engage residents at Chicago area SNF & SMHRFs, providing education and information on the Williams / Colbert Consent Decrees 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 $38,000-$43,000 / Annually.
• 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 w / staff at nursing home setting, review chart at nursing facility, collaborate w / providers, family, & guardians.
• Aware of accreditation and licensure standards; adherence to ethical standards to treatment according to NASW code of ethics.
• Complete documentation according to the Williams & Colbert Consent Decree requirements and direction provided by IL Dept. Human Services.
• Engage in individual and group supervision with supervisor.
• Educate Class Members, staff at SNF / SMHRFs, guardians / family / significant collaterals about Colbert / Williams Consent Decree and available supports.
• Completion and timely submission of all required documentation to IL Dept. Human Services.
• Provide groups to Class Members, NH staff, guardians, families or with significant collaterals.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences present in the agency's service population.
• Comply with productivity standards set forth by agency and DHS.
• Performs other related tasks as needed.

Position Qualifications :

• High School diploma or GED; customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to transport self to nursing facility, LSSI sites, and meetings and conferences as scheduled.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License and insurance required.
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation and pc / computer skills (including proficiency with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) along with other related software.

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.