Case Manager

Work at TASC•Joliet, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Candidate must be willing to travel to the following Counties: Will, Lake, McHenry, DeKalb, DuPage, Kankakee, Kendall and Kane. Starting at $44,676 - $47,000 contingent upon experience, education, etc. POSITION SUMMARY: TASC Case Manager will provide comprehensive and specialized case management services for adults and youths with identified Behavioral Health needs referred to TASC from multiple systems. TASC Case Manager will provide direct services and referrals based on identified needs of the individuals enrolled into TASC services. TASC provides case management services Statewide and location is determined by work site location.

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
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
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

Responsibilities

Assess, evaluate, facilitate, and monitor individuals’ progress in relationship to established goals and objectives
Complete intake packets for program enrollment and participation
Provides referrals and crisis intervention for the individuals’ identified needs
Interview individuals, review records, and confer with other professionals to review individual progress, and to determine their suitability for program participation
Collaborate with internal and external partners, participate in staff meetings and monthly supervisions, and participate in integrated staffing with individuals receiving TASC services.
Identify and refer individuals with behavioral health needs
Complete and submit internal and external program reports
Complete and maintain all required individual and program related documentation which includes, documenting the results of screenings, enrollments, service plans, reports, progress notes, discharge summaries and other individual-related activities including accurate reporting of services
Monitor all individuals determined by individual progress towards service goals
Monitor TASC database system and contractual/external database systems to ensure Individual enrollment