Career Opportunities with Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities

 

 
 
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Supervisor

Department: Area 1-021
Location: 2320 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL, 60608

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!

Division Overview: The Adult Criminal Justice and Treatment Services (ACJS) supports clients who may have struggles related to a substance use disorder. We provide opportunities for clients to rebuild their lives so they can become healthy and self-sufficient. ACJS’ work includes screening and assessments for substance use disorders, placing clients into treatment programs, monitoring and reporting on progress, and providing support including, but not limited to, insurance enrollment, obtaining a state ID, and finding employment resources.

We are currently looking for a full-time Supervisor
Starting at $50,200– $54,000 contingent upon experience, education, etc.

Position Summary: This position is responsible for supervising staff who work in the Collaborative Bridges program who provide coordinated services for adults who have received care in 3 partner hospitals. The supervisor will partner with Collaborative Bridges staff to provide identified clients with linkages to comprehensive medical care in addition to any Medication Assisted Recovery or other evidence-based programs for their identified substance use disorder and monitor outcomes related to these interventions. The role includes providing referrals/linkages to clients for identified needs and coordinating outreach services to community based social service agencies that address Health-related social needs (HRSNs). The supervisor will work with a team of Care Coordinators to remove barriers to care including insurance, transportation, child care, etc. for clients enrolled in the program and work as part of an interdisciplinary team including both TASC and Collaborative Bridges staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manages and provides oversight for staff productivity and all participant and program related services.
  • Serves as direct liaison to Administrator for operational issues.
  • Addresses issues that arise among staff and/or clients.
  • Establishes work schedules for assigned staff and provide direct coverage when necessary.
  • Prepares, interprets and present reports regarding program initiatives and assist the Administrator in the evaluation of service and utilization of resources.
  • Provides guidance and support in resolving crisis situations with participants' in the review of staff performance and the completion of annual performance evaluations.
  • Provide representation and consultation with other outside professionals to facilitate coordination, collaboration and cooperation between the agency and the community.
  • Develop effective working relationship with appropriate project staff and community-based service providers.
  • Provide assertive and continuous outreach activities related to direct participant services.
  • Make referrals to all essential needed participant services i.e.: substance use disorder treatment, recovery support services, housing, physical/mental health services, etc.
  • Serves as direct liaison to the Administrator for program related needs and operational issues
  • Participate in community meetings, training and projects.
  • Develops effective working relationships with the internal and external partners

Our Ideal candidate:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • 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)

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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