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Social Services--Substance Abuse Counselors and Trainees

Social Services--Substance Abuse Counselors and Trainees

WestCare Illinois

Sheridan, IL

Job ID : 52624d6a32507638495567752b562f6b59773d3d

Job Description :

WestCare is looking for substance abuse counselors for our program within Sheridan Correctional Center, located in Sheridan, Illinois. We are seeking candidates with certification/licensure plus individuals who are new to the field with a passion for helping others overcome their addiction and change their lifestyles. Graduates from Aurora University in Aurora, Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, Governor's State University in University Park, IL are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

  • $17.95-$21.54/hour for trainees without CADC, LSW, or LPC
  • $23.08-$26.42/hour for experienced counselors with CADC, LSW, or LPC
  • Health, vision, dental, disability insurance
  • 401K with company match
  • Vacation and sick time
  • 10+ paid holidays
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness program participant

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or master's degree is preferred, high school diploma or equivalent is required
  • Must obtain Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or LPC or LSW within two years of hire, if do not already have it
  • Knowledge of the criminal justice system preferred
  • Must possess strong computer skills
  • Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening
  • Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct
  • Must be culturally/linguistically sensitive to populations served
  • Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from Illinois Department of Corrections

Responsibilities:

Person in this position will be responsible for the delivery of clinical substance abuse treatment to clients participating in the program.

  • Complete assessment of each client
  • Initiate and sustain each individual’s motivation to participate in treatment
  • Develop a comprehensive service plan for each client
  • Provide daily treatment and curriculum-based education groups

Company Overview:

WestCare, a family of tax-exempt nonprofit organizations founded in 1973, provides services to incarcerated men, women, and youth throughout the state, in addition to outpatient SUD/CBT services and community prevention services with youth in the Chicago area. WestCare's goal is to uplift the human spirit in all those that we serve.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.95 - $26.42 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

  • Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are required; weekly testing at facility is required for those who have not received the Covid vaccination

Application Question(s):

  • Are you willing to undergo an Illinois Dept of Corrections background check?

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Addiction counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

  • Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • CADC, LSW, LPC (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Company Details :

Name : WestCare Illinois

CEO : Richard Steinberg

Headquarter : Henderson, NV

Revenue : $5 to $25 million (USD)

Size : 1001 to 5000 Employees

Type : Nonprofit Organization

Primary Industry : Civic & Social Services

Sector Name : Nonprofit & NGO

Year Founded : 1973

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: Sheridan, IL

: 17.95 - 26.42 USD HOURLY

: 6 days ago

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