Deflection Specialist - BRIDGE Initiative

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• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health (HMO, HDP) & Dental (HMO, PPO) Insurance
• Paid Sick Days and 11 Core Paid Holidays
• VSP Vision Plans (Base and Premium)
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Free Parking (varies by location)

Deflection Specialist - BRIDGE Initiative

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!

We are currently looking for a full-time Deflection Specialist for our BRIDGE Deflection Initiative serving Logan, Mason, and Menard Counties

SUMMARY
This position will be responsible for connecting with clients within targeted geographic communities to provide outreach, education, and training on specific subject matter, including substance abuse disorders, community resources, pre-arrest diversion, health insurance, and other relevant topics. This position will serve as the public face of TASC in the designated areas and be responsible for providing direct client services, maintaining community partner relations, and delivering training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist individuals in achieving service plan goals through direct services and coordination of behavioral health, public agencies, and community resources.

• Develop positive, supportive relationships with individuals referred to program and assist them in planning and achieving service goals through direct services and coordination and linkage to behavior health, public agencies, and community resources.
• Provide assertive and continuous outreach activities to enroll participants in the program
• Make client referrals and provide warm handoffs to all essential needed direct services, including substance use disorder and mental health treatment, and recovery support services such as housing, etc.
• Provide outreach and community intervention services to individuals with an opioid or substance use disorder.
• Follow established program guidelines and SOPs in working with participants.
• Develop effective collaborative working relationships with appropriate project staff, community partners, providers, police departments and other community stakeholders.
• Identify, and increase knowledge base of, local treatment and service providers within program service area
• Attend community events representing the program and TASC.
• Provide education and awareness on deflection and local initiative…