Case Manager

At TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities) our mission is to build a healthier, safer, more just society. 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 the use of 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!

The Corrections Transition Programs (CTP) is a statewide network of clinical reentry management services with the overall purpose of increasing opportunities for successful reentry outcomes. CTP provides specialized case management services to help people prepare to return to their families and communities after incarceration. CTP works both inside prisons and in communities to provide reentry support, including, but not limited to, behavioral health referrals, public benefits enrollment, finding employment and housing resources and obtaining state IDs and vital records.

We are currently looking for a full-time – Case Manager

Starting at $43,800 - $47,650 contingent upon experience, education, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct services and coordinate other services, resources and people to assist clients in achieving their established service plan goals

• Screen and assess clients for their appropriateness for agency services

• Adheres to the service hour protocol established by the agency

• Support engagement in drug treatment, community, etc.

• Counsel and aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client or patient

• Facilitate individual and/or group orientation or educational sessions

• Facilitate client drug test

• Represent clients and agency at staffing and court hearings, probation, parole and provider networks

• Provide referrals for identified needs of the client and crisis intervention when needed

• Document the results of assessments, service plans, reports, progress notes, discharge summaries and other client-related activities including accurate reporting of services

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

• Complete and maintain all required documentation pertaining to clients (documentation, ECR, letters and status reports)

Our Ideal candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in human services, social work, psychology or other related fields

• One or more years experience in human service activities; or any equivalent combination of training and experience

• Knowledge of human behavior for the assessment and signs and symptoms of substance abuse disorders. Specific knowledge necessary for working with special populations

• Knowledge of the Code of Ethics for substance abuse professionals

• Knowledge of the federal drug and alcohol confidentiality law (42 C.F.R. Part 2) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system

• Knowledge of computers, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the Internet

Our benefits package includes:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance and Flexible Spending

• Paid Leave - STD/LTD

• Paid Time Off/Sick Time/ Floating Holiday

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 403 B (retirement plan)

The agency currently offers hybrid work schedules that combines in-office and remote work. Employees are required to report to the work site three days per week with the option to work up to two days remotely.

If you’re 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.