Care Coordinator

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance abuse, as well as an array of other related problems. Since 1969, FGC's comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society

Essential Duties:

• Provides transportation, case management and coordination of services for patient

• Conducts residential room inspections and monitors completion of patient chores

• Monitors behavioral compliance issues and report concerns and/or noncompliance to the primary counselor and/or Program Manager

• Assists patients to prepare for and obtain employment, housing, whenever appropriate

• Attends and monitors daily meditation

• Provides standby intake assessment and groups

• Provides orientation for new patients

• Assists patients with community resources to obtain medication when necessary

• Conducts weekly house government meetings and coordinates community meetings

• Plans and coordinates sober leisure activities for all patients

• Ensures patients adhere to program regulations and reschedules patients who have missed appointments

• Assists in developing formal and informal community supports

• Assists the person with increasing social support networks of relatives, friends and/or significant others

• Offers encouragement in times of crisis and stress to eliminate potential barriers to one’s ongoing recovery

• Conducts patient screens when necessary (i.e. urine analysis and oral swabs)

• Conducts treatment functions, such as group treatment, group didactic instruction, and individual in support of the primary counselor

• Attends staffing to provide information regarding resident activities, behavior and treatment compliance

• Other duties as assigned

Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday (6:00a - 2:30p)

Start Date: ASAP

Work Location: 120 N. 11th St., Springfield, IL 62703

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment, An Equal Opportunity Employer

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field is preferred. . One year of experience in the field of addictions is desired. Candidate must possess working knowledge of chemical dependency, chemical abuse, chemical addiction, 12-step programs, principles of helping, and/or willingness to pursue training.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: IAODAPCA Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor (CADC) required or able to obtain in two (2) years of hire date.

Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interested in behavioral health. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and a 401k pension plan. Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package.