Care Coordinator at Tasc, Inc in Chicago, Illinois

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!

Youth & Family Services (YFS) help parents and young people who are striving to become healthy and restore their relationships. YFS 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.

We are currently looking for full-time – Care Coordinator

Starting at $43,800 contingent upon experience, education, etc.

Summary: The care coordinator will bring services and resources to clients to help achieve established goals by collaborating with the appropriate providers and agencies. This includes developing service goals and linkages with schools, and relevant community based organizations that enhance and ensure clients/ families are in receipt of optimal care and service coordination for addiction intervention, AODA counseling and recovery support services. The care coordinator may also be required to work with high risk caseloads, co-occurring clients and families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care coordination services to clients and their families with behavioral health concerns and other needs which may include addiction, mental health, etc.
• Works with high risk caseloads, co-occurring clients, families and children, providing assessments, client advocacy, prevention, and education services.
• Maintains a therapeutic alliance with clients through advocacy and resource assistance, including but not limited to medical health needs, housing, vocational services, benefits and entitlements.
• Screen and assess client for their appropriateness for agency services.
• Care Coordinator staff will be dedicated to cover specific geographic areas and possibly co-located at a designated provider site for integration at the community level to ensure that the needs of the youth and family are met;
• Care Coordinators will make follow-up calls to youth and family with weekly outreach which may include texts/emails and home visits;
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings with TASC unit, treatment providers, probation, Lurie Children Hospital and attend regular supervisory meetings.
• Collaborates with the client to develop an individualized care plan and provide care coordination services.
• Coordinate outreach services to churches, schools, and community based social service agencies.
• Participate in community events to represent the agency and program.
• Plan, coordinate and facilitate community events for participants.
• Prepare, interpret and present reports regarding program operations, evaluation of service and utilization of resources.
• Represent the client and agency at school staffing, provider networks and court hearings.
• Provide referrals for identified needs of the client and crisis intervention when needed.
• Complete and maintain all required documentation which includes, documenting the results of assessments, service plans, reports, progress notes, discharge summaries and other client-related activities including accurate reporting of services.

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 preferred.
• Knowledge of treatment & service providers in suburban Cook County would be beneficial
• High organized with the ability to multitask possess great follow-up skills
• Ability to work independently
• Must be able to work well under pressure in a very fast-paced environment
• Good computers skills which include proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the Internet
• Good communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to work with a diverse population

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)

The agency currently offers hybrid work schedules that combines in-office and remote work. Employees are required to report to the work site three days per week with the option to work up to two days remotely.

If you are 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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