Supervisor

Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 69,500 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Flexible Spending

Paid Leave - Short-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

403 B retirement plan

Job summary

Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities (TASC) is looking for a full-time Supervisor in Chicago, Illinois. The Supervisor will oversee case management activities and ensure clients receive effective support for recovery. Responsibilities include supervising staff, liaising with the Administrator, and preparing operational reports.

Ideal candidates will hold a Master's degree, have strong communication skills, and be familiar with substance-related disorders. The role offers a benefits package that includes health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid driver's license.
• CADC certification may be required within two years of employment.
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria and DSM-V related to substance-related disorders.

Responsibilities

• Supervise case management activities and office staff.
• Serve as liaison to the Administrator.
• Prepare and present program operation reports.
• Ensure staff training needs are met.
• Provide direct services to clients.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Group facilitation experience

Verbal communication skills

Time management skills

Education

Master's degree

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!

In our Youth and Family Services, we help parents and young people who are striving to become healthy and restore their relationships. We work in partnership with human services, child welfare systems, juvenile courts, and community-based providers so that together, we can help individuals and families obtain the services and skills they need to live in positive, healthy ways.

We are currently looking for a full-time Supervisor

Starting at $69,500– $71,000 contingent upon experience, education, etc.

Summary

The Supervisor will ensure clients receive the highest continuity of care based on evidence‑based research, treatment modalities, addiction intervention, AODA counseling, recovery support services and best practices by assisting in the development and implementation of policies, and strategic goals of the agency and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the needs of our clients are met/maintained on an individual basis. This position supervises a team of Case Managers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise the day‑to‑day activities of the case management and office staff assigned to the designated program(s).
• Serve as direct liaison to the Administrator for program‑related needs and operational issues.
• Participate in work groups as assigned.
• Establish work schedules for assigned staff and provide direct coverage when necessary.
• Prepare, interpret, and present reports on program operations, and assist the Administrator in evaluating service and resource utilization.
• Adhere to the service hour protocol established by the agency
• Participate in the review of staff performance and the completion of annual performance appraisals.
• Perform routine quality improvement activities.
• Assist in ensuring that staff training needs are met through the development and implementation of programs needed
• Provide guidance and support in resolving crises with clients
• Assure compliance with agency policies and procedures
• Provide direct services to alcohol and drug dependent clients as necessary
• Provide representation and consultation with other outside professionals to facilitate coordination, collaboration, and cooperation between the agency and the community

Our Ideal Candidate

• Master’s degree
• Valid driver’s license
• CADC certification within two years of employment with TASC may be required based on contractual obligations
• 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)

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.