Current Employment Positions

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance use disorder, 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. Family Guidance Centers, Inc seeks to support the behavioral health of individuals, families, and communities through our commitment to innovation, accountability, and compassionate care to facilitate positive, lasting change.

Essential Duties:

• Interview patients within 24 hours of admission

• Provide information and support for patient’s family and other significant relationships, with a goal of creating understanding of Substance Use Disorder/Medically Assisted Treatment services, with new knowledge utilized to support the patient post Resident Services or other treatment programs

• Provide individualized, ongoing guidance, coaching and support

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

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

  Looking for someone with lived recovery experience.

Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:00a - 3:30p)

Start Date: ASAP

Work Location: 333 W Evergreen St., Manteno, IL

Pay Rate: Up to $18.00 per hour; based on experience

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD).

DCFS clearance required.

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity , pregnancy, gender, protected veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. A minimum one year of recovery from substance use, mental health, or co-occuring substance use and mental health challenges required.

Certification, Licensure, Registrations: Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) from the ICB required within one year of placement in position. A valid driver's license and insurance required.

Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental 
• Vision
• Life Insurance,
• EAP 
• 401k pension plan
• Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package