Supervisor

at TASC, Inc in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Working at TASC: At TASC, we serve people who have cases in courts, corrections, and family service systems across Illinois — and we help people move beyond their involvement in these systems, rebuild their lives, and connect to positive supports in the community. When you work with TASC, you're part of a team committed to reducing people's involvement with the justice system, increasing health and recovery, and advancing racial and social justice. We also strive to reform systems through public policy work in Illinois and nationally, and through our consulting services across the globe.

DIVISION OVERVIEW: 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 – Supervisor

Starting at $48,000 – contingent upon experience, education, etc.

Summary: This position is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of deflection initiatives in targeted geographic communities in Illinois. This position will serve as a public face of TASC in the designated areas and be responsible for direct services for participants, as well as community partner's relations and trainings. The supervisor will work with both internal staff and external partners, law enforcement, police, first responders and community-based service providers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct, plans and coordinates the work of staff, including supervision, evaluation, training, and team building within assigned programs
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of the program management and office staff assigned to the designated programs
• Establish work schedules for assigned staff and provide direct coverage when necessary
• Provide direct service to clients as necessary
• Coordinate and implement the delivery of consistent and quality program services
• Assists with the development and monitoring of program budget and contract deliverables
• Maintain program information and technology affecting functional area(s) to increase program effectiveness and ensure compliance
• Prepare, interpret and present reports to the Administrator, external funding sources, and community partners in accordance with established timeframes
• Serves as direct liaison to the Administrator for program related needs and operational issues
• Provide guidance and support in resolving crisis situations with clients
• Participate in agency wide work groups as assigned

Our Ideal candidate:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferably in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related field required
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university preferably in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related field may be required based on contractual obligations
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience in the human service field
• Minimum of 2 - 3 years of management experience
• CADC certification within two years of employment with TASC may be required based on contractual obligations
• Considerable knowledge of
  
  

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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.