Deflection Supervisor - BRIDGE Initiative
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, 62777, USA
Listed on 2025-12-06
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Social Work
Community Health, Substance Abuse Counselor
TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities) has been building healthier, safer, and more just communities since 1976. Guided by the belief that every individual holds the potential for positive change, we advocate, support, and 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 lies at the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal legal system. Today, TASC also operates at the forefront of transformative solutions, embodying a future where health, safety, and justice are synonymous with hope. We are TASC!
Full‑time position.
Starting salary: $50,000 – $55,000 (contingent upon experience, education, etc.)
Position SummaryThe Supervisor will provide overall leadership of assigned programs, including program management, clinical supervision, personnel oversight, and day‑to‑day operations of the assigned programs and services for the agency. This includes information systems and office management. The Supervisor will ensure clients receive the highest continuity of care based on evidence‑based research, treatment modalities, addiction intervention, AODA counseling, recovery support services, and best practices.
The Supervisor will assist in developing and implementing policies, strategic goals of the agency, and any additional directives from the Administrator to ensure client needs are met on an individual basis. This position supervises a team of Case Management and Office Support staff and manages multiple programs covering a large geographical region.
- 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 essential 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 uninsured when needed.
- Follow‑up on obtaining required services for all participant needs.
- Develop effective working relationships with appropriate project staff and community partners, providers, police departments, etc.
- Represent the program and TASC at community events.
- Provide ongoing training related to the program’s targeted goals and objectives, including naloxone administration & distribution.
- Work with participants with substance use disorder and assess their needs.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Knowledge of human behavior for the assessment of signs and symptoms of substance abuse disorders; specific knowledge is necessary for working with special populations.
- CADC preferred.
- One or more years of outreach work related to direct client services.
- One or more years of experience providing training and/or presenting at local or national conferences preferred.
- Knowledge of treatment & service providers in the service area would be beneficial.
- Highly organized with the ability to multitask and possess excellent follow‑up skills.
- Flexibility in thinking and approaches to leading group discussions.
- Must work well under pressure in a very fast‑paced environment.
- Good computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the Internet.
- Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Good 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.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
The agency currently offers hybrid work schedules that combine in‑office and remote work. Employees are required to report to the work site three days per week, with the option to work from home up to two days remotely after 60 days of employment contingent upon job duties.
If you are interested in this position, please visit the TASC website at www.tasc.org and submit your application online.
TASC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free workplace. The agency does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal and state law.
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