Case Manager

Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities; Joliet (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Leave / PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

TASC Case Manager will provide comprehensive case management services for adults and youths with Behavioral Health needs referred to TASC from multiple systems. The position requires travel to Will, Lake, McHenry, DeKalb, DuPage, Kankakee, Kendall and Kane counties and will be based in a hybrid work setting with some in-office and remote work.

Essential duties include intake, referrals, crisis intervention, documentation, and collaboration with partners to support individualized service plans

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CADC certification within two years of employment may be required based on contractual obligations.
• Must pass an IDOC Background check.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated experience in group facilitation.
• Knowledge of DSM criteria related to substance use is preferred or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, facilitate, and monitor individuals’ progress toward goals.
• Complete intake packets for enrollment and participation.
• Provide referrals and crisis intervention.
• Interview individuals and review records for program eligibility.
• Document screenings, enrollments, service plans, and progress notes.
• Monitor enrollment in TASC databases and systems.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal communication

Group facilitation

Time management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

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!

We are currently looking for full-time – Case Manager

Candidate must be willing to travel to the following Counties: Will, Lake, McHenry, DeKalb, DuPage, Kankakee, Kendall and Kane.

Starting at $44,676 - $47,000 contingent upon experience, education, etc.

Position Summary

TASC Case Manager will provide comprehensive and specialized case management services for adults and youths with identified Behavioral Health needs referred to TASC from multiple systems. TASC Case Manager will provide direct services and referrals based on identified needs of the individuals enrolled into TASC services. TASC provides case management services Statewide and location is determined by work site location.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, facilitate, and monitor individuals’ progress in relationship to established goals and objectives
• 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
• Knowledge of DSM V and ASAM criteria
• 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 determined by individual progress towards service goals
• Monitor TASC database system and contractual/external database systems to ensure Individual enrollment

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
• 403 B (retirement plan)

The agency currently offers hybrid work schedules that combine in-office and remote work. Employees are required to report to the work site three days per week, with the option to work from home to two days remotely after 60 days of employment contingent upon job duties.

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