Deflection & Community Outreach Specialist

TASC, Inc.; Menard (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Free Parking

Job summary

TASC, Inc. is a mission-driven social impact organization focused on behavioral health and justice reform.

The Deflection Specialist role supports the BRIDGE Initiative in Logan, Mason, and Menard Counties, engaging communities to educate and connect people with resources. As the public face of TASC, you will provide direct services, build partnerships with community stakeholders, and deliver trainings on topics like substance use, health insurance, and referrals, while promoting recovery and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CRSS, CPRS, or CADC credential preferred and may be required within two years of employment with TASC based on contractual requirements.
• One or more years of outreach work related to direct client services.
• Experience and comfort with providing community presentations and trainings on program related subject matter.
• Knowledge of local treatment & service providers would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of human behavior for the assessment and signs and symptoms of substance abuse disorders.
• Highly organized with the ability to multi task and possess great follow up skills.
• Good communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Strong relationship building skills and the ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to work independently.
• Lived experience valued in role.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in achieving service plan goals through direct services and coordination of behavioral health, public agencies, and community resources.
• Develop positive, supportive relationships with individuals referred to program and assist them in planning and achieving service goals through direct services and coordination and linkage to behavior health, public agencies, and community resources.
• Provide assertive and continuous outreach activities to enroll participants in the program
• Make client referrals and provide warm handoffs to all essential needed direct services, including substance use disorder and mental health treatment, and recovery support services such as housing, etc.
• Provide outreach and community intervention services to individuals with an opioid or substance use disorder.
• Follow established program guidelines and SOPs in working with participants.
• Develop effective collaborative working relationships with appropriate project staff, community partners, providers, police departments and other community stakeholders.
• Identify, and increase knowledge base of, local treatment and service providers within program service area
• Attend community events representing the program and TASC.
• Provide education and awareness on deflection and local initiative with community partners, law enforcement, and other community stakeholders
• Provide presentations and training related to the deflection program and referral process, targeted goals and objectives, and other subject matter including naloxone administration & distribution.
• Conduct enrollment assistance for Medicaid with individuals who are without insurance when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Public speaking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CRSS, CPRS, or CADC credential preferred

Job description

TASC, Inc. is a mission-driven social impact organization focused on behavioral health and justice reform.

The Deflection Specialist role supports the BRIDGE Initiative in Logan, Mason, and Menard Counties, engaging communities to educate and connect people with resources. As the public face of TASC, you will provide direct services, build partnerships with community stakeholders, and deliver trainings on topics like substance use, health insurance, and referrals, while promoting recovery and