Court Assessor

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!

Youth & Family Services (YFS) assists parents and youth with developing and restoring healthy relationships. This division collaborates with human services, child welfare systems, juvenile courts, and community-based service providers to assist individuals and families obtain the services and skills needed to live in positive, healthy ways.

We are currently looking for full-time – Court Assessor
Starting at $48,000 – $52,000 contingent upon experience, education, etc.

This position will conduct intake and screen clients for appropriate participation in assigned program for referrals to ancillary services and maintain all required documentation. This position is responsible for bringing services, agencies, resources and other people together to assist a client in achieving established goals.

The Intake Assessor will complete daily face-face substance abuse assessments and/or or provide triage to the appropriate community referral based on client’s needs.

Utilize ASAM level of care principles in assessment/diagnostic procedures

Complete strengths and needs assessment

Communicates/collaborates with juvenile court personnel as needed

Upon assessment of the client, the Intake Assessor coordinates with Recovery Coach and client is either referred to an internal or external treatment is provider, depending on client needs

Assist supervisor with new client orientation and intake

Follows agency’s safety policies and procedures

Completes and maintain all required documentation pertaining to clients

If detoxification services are required the JCAP assessor will coordinate admission between detox unit and treatment program.

May refer to methadone stabilization prior to referral to residential treatment

Referral of client to specific treatment which provides the recommended level of care.

In addition, the Intake Assessor ensures appropriate screening of medical and behavioral emergency conditions

Assists with new client orientation and intake

Follows agency’s safety policies and procedures.

Completes and maintain all required documentation pertaining to clients

Considerable 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.

Knowledge of trauma informed care models of service

Excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral and written communication skills

• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle are required for this position.

• CADC certification.
• Must Be able to pass DCFS Background check.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrated experience in group facilitation
• Certain programs may require a higher level of education, certification and/or licensures based on contractual obligations
• Ability to take initiatives and have creativeness
• Flexibility in thinking and approaches to leading group discussions
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
• Paid Leave - Short-term Disability (STD)
• Paid Time Off/Sick Time/ Floating Holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement

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.