at TASC, Inc in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description: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 Deflection Division works collaboratively with law enforcement, and other community stakeholders, throughout Illinois to promote recovery from drug use, reduce drug overdoses, and interrupt the cycle of drugs and crime by deflecting individuals experiencing substance use and/or mental health disorders away from arrest and incarceration and into community-based support systems.
We are currently looking for full-time – Deflection Specialist
Starting at $41,600 – contingent upon experience, education, etc.
This position will be responsible for connecting with clients within targeted geographic communities to provide outreach, education, and training on the targeted subject matter; including substance abuse disorders, community resources, pre-arrest deflection, health insurance, etc. This position will serve as a public face of TASC in the designated areas and be responsible for direct client services and community partner relations and training.
Essential Duties:
- Provide assertive and continuous outreach activities related to direct services for participants
- Make referrals to all essential needed direct services: Substance abuse disorder treatment, recovery support services, housing, etc.
- Attend community events and conferences to provide education and awareness on law enforcement diversion and outreach to individuals with an opioid or substance use disorder.
- Conduct enrollment assistance for Medicaid with individuals who are without insurance when needed.
- Responsible for follow-up activities related to obtaining required for all participant needs.
- Develop effective working relationships with appropriate project staff and community partners, providers, police departments etc.
- Attend community events representing the program and TASC.
- Provide training on an ongoing basis related to the programs targeted goals and objectives and subject matter including naloxone administration & distribution.
- Work with victims of violence and assess their needs.
Our Ideal candidate:
- Bachelor's degree preferred in human services, social work, or psychology from an accredited college/university or related field
- Knowledge of human behavior for the assessment and signs and symptoms of substance abuse disorders. Specific knowledge is necessary for working with special populations.
- CADC preferred at time of hire
- One or more years of outreach work related to direct client services
- One or more years of experience with providing training and/or presenting at local or national conferences
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Tasc, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by law.
