Care Coordinator

Work at TASC•Chicago, IL

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Collaborative Bridges team is an innovative care coordination pilot program to connect individuals and families with substance abuse and mental health needs upon their discharge from hospitals and provide supportive care coordination services until linked to long term community providers or client needs are resolved. This position will educate and guide patients on the critical role of primary care providers in maintaining their overall health and well-being. Emphasize the benefits of having a dedicated healthcare professional who can offer preventive care, manage chronic conditions, and coordinate specialized treatments when necessary. Encourage patients to establish a relationship with a primary care provider within their community to ensure continuity of care, timely medical interventions, and a trusted source for health related guidance. Provide resources and support to help patients navigate the healthcare system, select an appropriate provider, and understand the value of regular check-ups in promoting long-term wellness. Will help lead initiatives aimed at improving healthcare outcomes and reducing health disparities for justice impacted populations. This role focuses on increasing access to preventive, primary, and specialty care within the community, addressing health-related social needs that impact access and overall health outcomes including chronic health conditions. Will work to enhance care integration, efficiency, and coordination across various provider types and care levels. Requires a strong commitment to health equity, strategic program development, and collaboration with healthcare and community partners to drive meaningful change. Partner with Collaborative Bridges staff to provide identified clients with comprehensive medical care in addition to any Medication Assisted Recovery or other evidence-based programs for their identified substance use disorder. Provide referrals/linkages to clients for identified needs and coordinate outreach services to community based social service agencies that address social determinates of health – e.g., employment, housing, food security, transportation, etc. Ability to be respectful of the diverse cultures of the people served and to provide culturally appropriate, competent, and individualized treatment according to each client's age, gender, race, ethnicity, and culture Engage and Educate clients for participation in treatment and other outside needed resources for all Social Determinant of Health needs� e.g., employment, housing, food security, transportation, etc. Develop and maintain relationships with community-based programs and attend linkage appointments when necessary and appropriate Conduct outreach and follow up with clients, families, and treatment providers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Valid driver's license
Must be able to pass an IDOC Background check
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

Nice To Haves

CADC certification within two years of employment with TASC may be required based on contractual obligations

Responsibilities

Partner with Collaborative Bridges staff to provide identified clients with comprehensive medical care in addition to any Medication Assisted Recovery or other evidence-based programs for their identified substance use disorder.
Provide referrals/linkages to clients for identified needs and coordinate outreach services to community based social service agencies that address social determinates of health – e.g., employment, housing, food security, transportation, etc.
Ability to be respectful of the diverse cultures of the people served and to provide culturally appropriate, competent, and individualized treatment according to each client's age, gender, race, ethnicity, and culture
Engage and Educate clients for participation in treatment and other outside needed resources for all Social Determinant of Health needs� e.g., employment, housing, food security, transportation, etc.
Develop and maintain relationships with community-based programs and attend linkage appointments when necessary and appropriate
Conduct outreach and follow up with clients, families, and treatment providers.