Case Manager

Tasc; Sheridan (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Flexible Spending

Paid Leave - STD

PTO / Sick Time / Floating Holiday

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

TASC is seeking a full-time Case Manager in Sheridan, IL. Starting salary ranges from $44,676 to $47,650, contingent on experience and education.

The role provides addiction intervention, AODA counseling, and recovery support to clients and their families, coordinating services and resources to meet individualized goals. Ideal candidates bring at least 2 years in human services, strong communication, and the ability to work with high-risk clients and the criminal justice system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience in human services.
• 2–3 years of management experience preferred.
• CADC certification within two years may be required.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria, DSM-V related to substance disorders, and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, facilitates, and monitors clients' progress toward goals; documents monthly.
• Coordinates services, resources, and programs to meet service plans.
• Screen and assess clients for agency services eligibility.
• Document accurately using ECR; comply with regulations and timeliness.
• Maintain documentation including assessments, plans, reports and discharge summaries.
• Facilitate orientation, client drug screens, and liaise with criminal justice system.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Crisis intervention

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

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!

We are currently looking for full-time - Case Manager
Starting at $44,676 - $47,650 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:

• Evaluates, facilitates, and monitors clients' progress in relationship to established goals and objectives. Documents progress on a monthly basis.
• Provides direct services and coordinate other services, resources and programs to assist clients in achieving their established service plan goals and objectives.
• Screens and assess client for their appropriateness for agency services.
• Utilizes appropriate documenting resources (ECR) and documents accurately and timely with the understanding of the regulatory and compliance implications.
• Ensures documentation and service hour goals are met within the timelines established by the agency and/or regulations
• Completes and maintain all required documentation pertaining to clients (documentation, ECR, finding letter and status reports)
• Facilitates individual or group orientation and client drug screens
• Develops effective working relationship with the criminal justice system and service providers
• Represents the agency in client staffing, probation, parole, provider networks and court hearings
• Provides referrals for identified needs of the client and crisis intervention as needed
• Completes and maintains all required documentation which includes, documenting the results of assessments, service plans, reports, progress notes, discharge summaries and other client-related activities including accurate reporting of services

Our Ideal candidate:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience in the human service field
• Minimum of 2 - 3 years of management experience
• Individuals with criminal records and other lived experience are encouraged to apply and able to obtain security clearance
• CADC certification within two years of employment with TASC may be required based on contractual obligations
• Considerable 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.
• Knowledge of trauma informed care models of service
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively work as a part of a professional team

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

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.