Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

At TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities), our mission is to empower people and strengthen communities with impactful services. 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 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!

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.

We are currently looking for full-time – Supervisor
Starting at $51,200 - $55,000; contingent upon experience, education, etc.

Summary: This position is responsible for the supervision and day-to-day operations of the assigned programs and services of the agency. This position also provides addiction intervention, AODA counseling and recovery support services to clients and their families, as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide consistent supervision to all staff within assigned programs
• Serve as direct liaison to Administrator for program related needs and operational issues
• Provide supervision to case managers handling client crisis situations
• Make court appearances and provide expert testimony as appropriate
• Provide written information to the court and DCFS regarding assessment findings and make recommendations regarding the permanent placement of children
• Perform home visits as appropriate to complete assessments; reassessments; observe family functioning; observe home environment; monitor family’s progress towards goals; and observe case manager functioning
• Prepare, interpret and present reports regarding program operations and assist the
• Participate in the review of staff performance and the completion of annual performance appraisals.
• Provide guidance and support in resolving crisis situations with clients
• Provide direct services to alcohol and drug dependent clients as necessary

Our Ideal candidate:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• CADC certification within two years of employment with TASC may be required based on contractual obligations
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrated experience in group facilitation
• Knowledge of the current ASAM placement criteria, DSM-V as it relates to substance-related disorders, and Code of Ethics for substance abuse professionals, or the ability to acquire the knowledge
• Comfort working inside a correctional setting and with persons convicted of serious violent offenses
• Flexibility in thinking and approaches to leading group discussions
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Good time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Our benefits package includes:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
• Paid Leave - Short-term Disability (STD)
• 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 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.