Case Manager

Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$44,676–$47,650 Per Year
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
7 days ago

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.

Division Overview: Youth & Family Services (YFS) help parents and young people strive to become healthy and restore their relationships. This division works in partnership with human services, child welfare systems, juvenile courts, and community-based service providers so that together we can help individuals and families obtain the services and skills they need to live in positive, healthy ways.

Position Overview: This position will provide addiction intervention, AODA counseling, and recovery support services to clients and their families. The Case Manager is responsible for bringing services, agencies, resources, and support networks together to assist clients in achieving their established goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct services and coordinate resources and people to help clients achieve their service plan goals

  • Screen and assess clients for appropriateness for agency services

  • Adhere to the agency’s service hour protocol

  • Support client engagement in drug treatment, community support, and other services

  • Counsel and aid family members to better understand and support the client

  • Facilitate individual and/or group orientation or educational sessions as required

  • Facilitate client drug testing when needed

  • Represent clients and the agency at staffings, court hearings, probation/parole meetings, and provider networks

  • Provide referrals for client needs and offer crisis intervention as necessary

  • Document assessments, service plans, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other client-related activities in a timely and accurate manner

  • Attend in-service trainings, conferences, and continuing education (as required)

  • Complete and maintain all documentation including ECR entries, letters, and status reports

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent

  • Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, human services, or a related field from an accredited college or university

  • One or more years in human service activities or equivalent training and experience

  • Ability to obtain CARS or CADC certification through the State Certification Board (IAODAPCA) within two years (if required by program)

  • Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation required

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

  • Flexible Spending Account

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Floating Holidays

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

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.

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