Deflection Specialist - Champaign, United States - TASC, Inc

TASC, Inc

Verified Company

Champaign, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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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

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 -
Deflection Specialist Starting at $40,000 - contingent upon experience, education, etc. The position will be located in Central Illinois, Champaign area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist individuals in achieving service plan goals through direct services and coordination of behavior health public agencies, and community resources.
Provide assertive and continuous outreach activities related to direct services for participants
Make referrals to all essential needed direct services

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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 followup 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.
Work with victims of violence and assess their needs.

Requirements:

Assist individuals in achieving service plan goals through direct services and coordination of behavior health public agencies, and community resources.
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 followup 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.
Work with victims of violence and assess their needs.

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.

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.