Case Manager

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!

DIVISION OVERVIEW: The Housing Division provides safe affordable housing paired with wraparound supportive services to individuals and families who have experienced chronic homelessness mental illness substance use disorders or other significant barriers to stability. Guided by Housing First principles the division works to promote long-term housing stability improve health and well-being and foster independence by integrating case management clinical supports and community engagement. Through partnerships with public agencies funders and community organizations the division advances the nonprofits mission to reduce homelessness and create equitable pathways to housing security and self-sufficiency.

We are currently looking for Full-Time Case Manager
Starting at $44676 - $48000; contingent upon experience education etc.

The Case Manager provides specialized case management and care coordination in securing stable
housing and accessing essential services. The Case Manager conducts comprehensive housing
screenings and assessments of social determinants of health to inform individualized stabilization plans
for immediate and long-term goals. The Case Manager works closely with clients to navigate complex
service systems and reduce barriers to accessing housing stability. The Case Manager also facilitates
timely referrals to community-based providers behavioral health services and support programs based
on each clients assessed level of care. All services are delivered with a trauma-informed person-
centered approach that honors the clients personal readiness and willingness to engage in care and
support.

Position Summary: The B.R.I.D.G.E To Home (B2H) Program serves individuals returning from Illinois prisons who face significant and often compounded barriers to successful reentry. Frequently excluded from traditional housing and support systems these individuals are at increased risk of homelessness and recidivism. The programs primary goal is to provide permanent supportive housing for individuals traditionally considered hard to place creating a foundation for long-term stability and successful reintegration into the community. Guided by low-barrier housing placement principles the B2H Program eliminates preconditions such as abstinence or mandatory treatment participation offering immediate access to housing.

Our Ideal candidate:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid drivers license
• CADC certification within two years of employment with TASC may be required based on contractual obligations
• Must be able to pass an IDOC Background check
• 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)

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 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.