Chain of Custody

at TASC, Inc in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job 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!

We are currently looking for a full-time – Chain of Custody

Starting at $38,000 – contingent upon experience, education, etc.

Summary: Youth & Family Services (YFS) help parents and young people who are striving to become healthy and restore their relationships. This division works in partnership with human services, child welfare systems, juvenile courts, and community-based service providers so that together we can help individuals and families obtain the services and skills they need to live in positive, healthy ways.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Observe urine collection of clients
• Document all chain of custody procedures
• Maintain urinalysis log
• Receive and distribute results to the appropriate staff and/or requesting agencies
• Serves as a liaison to the agency laboratory
• Assist in the completion of the monthly report

Our Ideal candidate:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years of related experience and/or training; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills.
• Knowledge of chain of custody protocol
• Knowledge of federal confidentiality code
• 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 handle bio hazardous materials
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral)
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed (evening/weekend hours).
• Knowledge of computers, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the Internet.
• Must be available to attend meetings and meet the needs of the clients/program throughout the city and/or county.

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)

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.

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