| Location | Springfield, IL |
| Salary | $20–$21 Per Hour |
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:
• Supporting patients accessing care on FGC’s mobile medication unit in [Springfield], including conducting initial assessments, arranging transportation, and ensuring ongoing engagement in treatment at a community-based provider.
• Delivering medications on the mobile unit to patients already enrolled in treatment services.
• Conducting outreach to people who use drugs, individuals experiencing homelessness, and community members.
• Overseeing and supporting services delivered on FGC’s Mobile Van, including completing the Government Performance Results Act (GPRA) data collection instrument.
• Providing positive customer service that promotes quality patient outcomes, and documenting all services in the individual patient record in a timely manner and in accordance with IL.DASA, Federal, and FGC standards.
• Demonstrating professionalism when interacting with patients, staff, outside professionals, and collaterals; participating in supervision with the Program Manager and engaging in continuing education activities related to care management and maintenance of relevant certification or licensure.
• Describing FGC programs, services, and eligibility requirements in clear, accessible language to individuals struggling with opioid or alcohol addiction, those at risk of overdose, and their family members or friends, and assisting them in obtaining immediate access to treatment.
Schedule: Must work a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm. Hours may vary based on program needs of the agency and flexibility is required.
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate : $20 - $21/hr.
Location: Stanton 2924 Stanton St. Springfield IL 62703
Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing includes marijuana/THC.
This position requires DCFS background clearance.
Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Family Guidance Centers, Inc is a Drug Free Environment, an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits:
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 PTO compensation package.