Case Manager

Tasc; Belleville (NJ); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; 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

Job summary

Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities (TASC) is seeking a Housing Division Case Manager to provide specialized case management and care coordination for securing stable housing and access to essential services. The role emphasizes Housing First principles and fixes barriers to stability.

You will screen housing needs, assess health determinants, and refer clients to community providers and behavioral health services within a trauma-informed, client-centered framework, including work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• CADC certification within two years may be required depending on contractual obligations.
• Ability to pass an IDOC Background check is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite is expected.
• Experience in leading group facilitation is preferred.
• Knowledge of ASAM placement criteria and related clinical concepts or willingness to learn is required.
• Comfort working inside a correctional setting and with individuals who have been convicted of serious offenses.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized case management and care coordination to secure stable housing and access essential services.
• Conduct comprehensive housing screenings and assess social determinants of health to inform stabilization plans.
• Navigate complex service systems with clients to reduce barriers to housing stability.
• Facilitate timely referrals to community providers, behavioral health services, and support programs based on each client’s level of care.
• Deliver services with a trauma-informed, person-centered approach.

Skills

CADC certification

MS Office

Group facilitation

ASAM DSM-V knowledge

Ethics knowledge

Correctional setting experience

Group discussion leadership

Verbal/written communication

Time management

Background check clearance

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunities with Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities

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™, 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!

DIVISION OVERVIEW: The Housing Division provides safe, affordable housing paired with wraparound supportive services to individuals and families who have experienced chronic homelessness, mental illness, substance use disorders, or other significant barriers to stability. Guided by Housing First principles, the division works to promote long-term housing stability, improve health and well-being, and foster independence by integrating case management, clinical supports, and community engagement. Through partnerships with public agencies, funders, and community organizations, the division advances the nonprofit’s mission to reduce homelessness and create equitable pathways to housing security and self-sufficiency.

The Case Manager provides specialized case management and care coordination in securing stable
housing and accessing essential services. The Case Manager conducts comprehensive housing
screenings and assessments of social determinants of health to inform individualized stabilization plans
for immediate and long-term goals. The Case Manager works closely with clients to navigate complex
service systems and reduce barriers to accessing housing stability. The Case Manager also facilitates
timely referrals to community-based providers, behavioral health services, and support programs based
on each client’s assessed level of care. All services are delivered with a trauma-informed, person-
centered approach that honors the client’s personal readiness, and willingness to engage in care and
support.

Position Summary: The B.R.I.D.G.E To Home (B2H) Programserves individuals returning from Illinois prisons who face significant and often compounded barriers to successful reentry. Frequently excluded from traditional housing and support systems, these individuals are at increased risk of homelessness and recidivism. The program’s primary goal is to provide permanent supportive housing for individuals traditionally considered hard to place, creating a foundation for long-term stability and successful reintegration into the community. Guided by low-barrier, housing placement principles, the B2H Program eliminates preconditions such as abstinence or mandatory treatment participation, offering immediate access to housing.

Our Ideal candidate:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• CADC certification within two years of employment with TASC may be required based on contractual obligations
• Must be able to pass an IDOC Background check
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrated experience in group facilitation
• Knowledge of the current ASAM placement criteria, DSM-V as it relates to substance-related disorders, and Code of Ethics for substance abuse professionals, or the ability to acquire the knowledge
• Comfort working inside a correctional setting and with persons convicted of serious violent offenses
• Flexibility in thinking and approaches to leading group discussions
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Good time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Our 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

The agency currently offers hybrid work schedules that combines in-office and remote work. Employees are required to report to the work site three days per week with the option to work up to two days remotely.

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.