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.
In our statewide Corrections and Community Reentry Services, we provide specialized case management services to help people prepare to return to their families and communities after they've been incarcerated. We work both inside prisons and in communities to conduct screening and assessments for substance use disorders, place clients into treatment programs, and provide support with such activities as insurance enrollment, obtaining a state ID, and finding employment resources.
Summary: This position is responsible for conducting a brief interview including an evidence based questionnaire to determine which clients would be eligible for treatment services during incarceration. This position will also make the appropriate referrals, collect all the data and submit necessary paperwork to IDOC. Position located inside Menard Correctional Center, Chester IL; Supervised from Marion TASC office.
We are currently looking for full-time – Screener
Starting at $36,000 – contingent upon experience, education, etc.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Comply with confidentiality regulations and seek appropriate consent from the client
Using established clinical tools, IDOC and TASC protocols, Screener utilizes a screening tool to determine offenders need for substance abuse treatment upon admit into Illinois Department of Corrections
Facilitate explanation and signing of required consents, program agreements and related documents for transfer to substance abuse treatment within IDOC
Make appropriate referrals to DASA licensed treatment providers or sub-contracted treatment providers within various IDOC facilities
Screener prepares and facilitates weekly Treatment Readiness Groups using the Texas Christian University curriculum, with offenders on the waiting list for substance abuse treatment
Screener will supervise Inner Circle, a peer led recovery support group made up of clients involved in the substance abuse treatment program at the IDOC facility.
Educate criminal justice personnel regarding TASC's mission, philosophy and services; the treatment system and addiction
Report monthly on number of eligible clients and transfers to appropriate authority and administrative personnel
Report any critical client care issues or treatment system issues to appropriate supervisory personnel
Requirements:
Our Ideal candidate:
Bachelor's degree preferred in human services, social work, psychology from an accredited college/university or other related field.
At least one year experience in human service activities.
Knowledge of human behavior for the assessment and signs and symptoms of substance abuse disorders.
Specific knowledge necessary for working with special populations.
Knowledge of the Code of Ethics for substance abuse professionals
Knowledge of the federal drug and alcohol confidentiality law (42 C.F.R. Part 2) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Knowledge of the criminal justice system
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)
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.
