Description
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a not-for-profit social service agency with more than 100 program sites throughout the state of Illinois. Our services include mental health and substance use treatment; services for returning citizens after incarceration; housing and services for older adults and individuals with ID/DD; and a variety of services for children including foster care and adoption.
LSSI is looking for a dynamic individual to join their Program Development Team, a team whose mission is to support LSSI’s Behavioral Health programs through improvements, implementations, and expansions. Through project-based support, this role will work with programs to be more efficient, effective, and to ensure contractual/performance measures are met.
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 $60,000-$70,000/Year.
- 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:
- Work with programs and business services in team-based projects for program expansion, development of outcomes, and implementing process improvements.
- Perform data analysis for performance metrics and outcomes.
- Assist Leadership in performance management.
- Development of process workflows and procedures.
- Business planning, budgeting, revenue planning.
- Collaborate with Programs to help them achieve successful implementation of program performance & outcomes.
- Lead projects through project management process; assigning tasks; identifying challenges; being solution-focused; keeping the project moving forward.
Position Qualifications:
- 3+ years previous experience managing behavioral health programs. Developing/implementing social service programs a plus.
- Have experience with program performance and reporting. Grant writing experience is helpful.
- Masters degree preferred in social work, healthcare, public health, or public administration.
- Knowledge of Medicaid Rule 140 & SUPR Rule 2060 regulations is a plus.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Excel for data analysis; good written and oral communication skills; independent worker able to work in a team.
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.