Case Manager

Description

Working at TASC: At TASC, we serve people who have cases in courts, corrections, and family service systems across Illinois — and we help people move beyond their involvement in these systems, rebuild their lives, and connect to positive supports in the community. When you work with TASC, you’re part of a team committed to reducing people’s involvement with the justice system, increasing health and recovery, and advancing racial and social justice. We also strive to reform systems through public policy work in Illinois and nationally, and through our consulting services across the globe.

We are currently looking for full-time Case Manager: 

Summary: This position will provide addiction intervention, AODA counseling and recovery support services to clients and their families. This position is responsible for bringing services, agencies, resources and other people together to assist a client in achieving established goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct services and coordinate other services, resources and people to assist clients in achieving their established service plan goals
• Provide specialized case management services to clients and their families with mental health and other needs. 
• Screen and assess clients for their appropriateness for agency services
• Adheres to the service hour protocol established by the agency
• Support engagement in drug treatment, community, etc.
• Counsel and aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client or patient
• Facilitate individual and/or group orientation or educational sessions (as required)
• Facilitate client drug test  (as required)
• Represent clients and agency at staffing and court hearings, probation, parole and provider networks
• Provide referrals for identified needs of the client and crisis intervention when needed
• Document the results of assessments, service plans, reports, progress notes, discharge summaries and other client-related activities including accurate reporting of services
• Attend in-service trainings, conferences and education sessions (as required)
• Complete and maintain all required documentation pertaining to clients (documentation, ECR, letters and status reports)

Requirements

Our Ideal candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in human services, social work, psychology or other related fields 
• One or more years experience in human service activities; or any equivalent combination of training and experience 
• Knowledge of human behavior for the assessment and signs and symptoms of substance abuse disorders. Specific knowledge necessary for working with special populations
• Knowledge of the Code of Ethics for substance abuse professionals
• Knowledge of the federal drug and alcohol confidentiality law (42 C.F.R. Part 2) and the Health 
• Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
• Ability to obtain CARS or CADC certification through the State Certification Board (IAODAPCA) within the first two years in the field (if required by program). 
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system
• Knowledge of computers, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the Internet
• Posses clinical skills to effectively manage clients
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed (evening/weekend hours)
• Must be available to attend meetings and meet the needs of the program and/or clients throughout the city, counties or wherever needed (a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance and reliable automotive transportation are required)

If you are interested in this position, please visit the TASC website at  https://www.tasc.org/tascweb/home.aspx and apply online.

TASC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status or any other protected status in accordance with federal and state law.