Case Manager

Work at TASC; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403 B retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending

Job summary

TASC Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities in Illinois seeks a full-time Case Manager to support clients with addiction intervention, AODA counseling, and recovery services, coordinating with agencies, resources, and families to reach goals.

The role may involve high-risk caseloads and working within correctional settings; responsibilities include intake, referrals, progress monitoring, documentation, and collaboration with partners to ensure compliance and successful reentry.

Qualifications

• Assess and monitor progress per client-centered service plan.
• Complete intake packets for enrollment and participation.
• Refer and coordinate behavioral health needs with partners.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate and monitor individuals' progress relative to the service plan and parole conditions.
• Complete intake, enrollment, and participation paperwork.
• Provide referrals and crisis intervention for identified needs.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners and participate in staffing.
• Document progress notes, reports and discharge summaries.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Group facilitation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CADC certification (within 2 years)

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 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 Community Reentry CR is a statewide network of clinical reentry management services with the overall purpose of increasing opportunities for successful reentry outcomes CR provides specialized case management services to help people prepare to return to their families and communities after incarceration CR works both inside prisons and in communities to provide reentry support including but not limited to behavioral health referrals public benefits enrollment finding employment and housing resources and obtaining state IDs and vital records We are currently looking for full time Case Manager Starting at 44676 47650 contingent upon experience education etc.

Position 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 clients in achieving established goals This position may also work with high risk caseloads co occurring clients families and children.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess evaluate facilitate and monitor individuals progress in relation to the established client centered service plan and conditions of parole
• Complete intake packets for program enrollment and participation
• Provides referrals and crisis intervention for the individuals identified needs
• Interview individuals review records and confer with other professionals to review individual progress and to determine their suitability for program participation
• Collaborate with internal and external partners participate in staff meetings and monthly supervisions and participate in integrated staffing with individuals receiving TASC services
• Identify and refer individuals with behavioral health needs
• Complete and submit internal and external program reports
• Complete and maintain all required individual and program related documentation which includes documenting the results of screenings enrollments service plans reports progress notes discharge summaries and other individual related activities including accurate reporting of services
• Monitor all individuals based on individual progress towards service goals
• Assist clients with enrollment in public benefit systems and obtaining vital records
• Monitor TASC database system and contractualexternal database systems to ensure program compliance

Our Ideal Candidate

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid drivers 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

Benefits

Our benefits package includes MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance and Flexible SpendingPaid Leave Short term Disability STDPaid Time OffSick Time Floating HolidayTuition Reimbursement403 B retirement plan

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