Deflection Specialist - Partners for Progress Initiative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance &

Paid Leave - STD

Paid Time Off/Sick Time/ Floating HOL

Tuition Reimbursement

403 B retirement plan

Job summary

TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities) is seeking a Deflection Specialist to connect with clients in targeted communities, provide outreach, education, and training on topics including substance use disorders and health insurance. This role serves as the public face of TASC in designated areas and involves direct client services and partnerships with community organizations.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, relevant outreach/training experience, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge of human behavior for assessment of signs and symptoms of substance abuse disorders; applicable to special populations.
• CRSS, CPRS, or CADC certification preferred but not required.
• One or more years of outreach work related to direct client services.
• One or more years of experience with providing training and/or presenting at local or national conferences.
• Knowledge of treatment and service providers in the service area is beneficial.
• Highly organized with ability to multitask and strong follow-up skills.
• Flexible in thinking and approaches to leading group discussions.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Internet.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in achieving service plan goals through direct services and coordination with behavioral health, public agencies, and community resources.
• Provide assertive and continuous outreach activities related to direct services for participants.
• Refer participants to substance abuse treatment, recovery support services, housing, and other needs.
• Attend community events and conferences to educate on law enforcement diversion and outreach for those with opioid or substance use disorders.
• Assist enrollment for Medicaid for individuals without insurance as needed.
• Perform follow-up activities to obtain items required for participant needs.
• Develop relationships with project staff and community partners, providers, and police departments.
• Represent the program and TASC at community events.
• Provide ongoing training on program goals and topics including naloxone administration and distribution.
• Work with participants with substance use disorders to assess needs.

Skills

Outreach experience

Training experience

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

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!

Deflection Specialist

We are currently looking for full-time –

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

Summary

This position will be responsible for connecting with clients within targeted geographic communities to provide outreach, education and training on targeted subject matter; including substance abuse disorders, community resources, pre-arrest deflection, health insurance, etc. This position will serve as a public face of TASC in the designated areas and be responsible for direct client services and community partners relations and training.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Assist individuals in achieving service plan goals through direct services and coordination of behavior health, public agencies, and community resources.

• Provide assertive and continuous outreach activities related to direct services for participants
• Make referrals to all essential needed direct services: Substance abuse disorder treatment, recovery support services, housing, etc.
• Attend community events and conferences to provide education and awareness on law enforcement diversion and outreach to individuals with an opioid or substance use disorder.
• Conduct enrollment assistance for Medicaid with individuals who are without insurance when needed.
• Responsible for follow-up activities related to obtaining required for all participant needs.
• Develop effective working relationships with appropriate project staff and community partners, providers, police departments etc.
• Attend community events representing the program and TASC.
• Provide training on an ongoing basis related to the programs targeted goals and objectives and subject matter including naloxone administration & distribution.
• Work with participants with substance use disorder and assess their needs

Our Ideal Candidate

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Knowledge of human behavior for the assessment of signs and symptoms of substance abuse disorders. Specific knowledge is necessary for working with special populations.
• CRSS, CPRS certification or CADC certification preferred, but not required
• One or more years of outreach work related to direct client services.
• One or more years’ experience with providing training and/or presenting at local or national conferences preferred.
• Knowledge of treatment & service providers in the service area would be beneficial.
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask and possess great follow-up skills
• Flexibility in thinking and approaches to leading group discussions
• Must be able to work well under pressure in a very fast-paced environment
• Good computers skills, which include proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the Internet
• 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.

If you are interested in this position, please visit the TASC website at www.tasc.org and submit your application online.

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.