Case Manager

Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Flexible Spending

Paid Leave – STD

Paid Time Off / Sick Time / Floating/H

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities) in Belleville, IL is seeking a full‑time Case Manager to provide crisis intervention, care management and coordination for youth in care and foster families. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in human services or related fields and 1+ year of human services experience; knowledge of ethics and confidentiality is required; CADC may be required.

Starting salary ranges from $45,000 to $50,000 per year with a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in human services or related fields.
• One or more years of experience in human services.
• Knowledge of ethics and confidentiality (42 C.F.R. Part 2) and HIPAA.
• CADC certification within two years of employment may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services and coordinate resources to help clients achieve service goals.
• Screen and assess clients for eligibility.
• Follow agency service hour protocols.
• Support engagement in treatment and community resources.
• Counsel and assist families to support clients.
• Facilitate orientation/educational sessions.
• Represent clients/agencies at meetings and court hearings.
• Provide referrals and crisis intervention when needed.
• Document assessments, service plans and progress notes.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Documentation

Client advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

At TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities), our mission is to empower people and strengthen communities with impactful services. Since 1976, we have been guided by the belief that every individual holds the potential for positive change. We advocate, support, and most importantly, empower people to break barriers, find recovery, and reshape their destinies. Through Specialized Case Management(TM), we create a world where recovery, justice, and empathy lead to thriving communities. Our foundation is anchored at the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal legal system. Today, TASC also operates at the forefront of transformative solutions. We are a social impact organization that embodies a future where health, safety and justice is synonymous with hope. We are TASC!

In our Youth and Family Services, we help parents and young people who are striving to become healthy and restore their relationships. We work in partnership with human services, child welfare systems, juvenile courts, and community-based providers so that together, we can help individuals and families obtain the services and skills they need to live in positive, healthy ways.

We are currently looking for a full‑time Case Manager.

Starting at $45,000 – $50,000 contingent upon experience, education, etc.

Summary

This position will provide crisis intervention, care management and behavior support services to foster parents and youth in care. This position is responsible for bringing services, agencies, resources and other people together to assist clients in achieving established goals. This position may also work with high risk caseloads, co-occurring clients, families and children.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Provide direct services and coordinate other services, resources and people to assist clients in achieving their established service plan goals
• Screen and assess clients for their appropriateness for agency services
• Adhere 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)
• Represent clients and agency at staff meetings, court hearings, and provider network
• 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

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 use 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
• Knowledge of the child welfare system
• CADC certification within two years of employment with TASC may be required based on contractual obligations
• 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)

Benefits Package Includes

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
• Paid Leave – Short term Disability (STD)
• Paid Time Off / Sick Time / Floating Holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) retirement plan

If you are interested in this position, please visit the TASC website at www.tasc.org 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.