Deflection Specialist - Dart Initiative

About the role

TASC is seeking a full-time Deflection Specialist for our DART Deflection Initiative serving Vermillion, Coles, Douglas, Piatt, Dewitt, and Mclean Counties. Starting at $44,676 - $47,000 contingent upon experience, education, etc.

Responsibilities

• Aid individuals in achieving service plan goals through direct services and coordination of behavioral health, public agencies, and community resources.
• Engage in assertive and continuous outreach activities related to direct services for participants.
• Make referrals to all essential direct services needed, including substance abuse disorder treatment, recovery support services, and housing.
• 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 without insurance when needed.
• Carry out follow-up activities related to obtaining the required items for all participants' needs.
• Develop effective working relationships with relevant project staff, community partners, providers, and law enforcement agencies, among others.
• Represent the program and TASC at community events.
• Provide training on an ongoing basis related to the program's targeted goals and objectives, as well as subject matter, including naloxone administration and distribution.
• Work with participants with substance use disorder and assess their needs.

Requirements

• 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 at time of hire.
• One or more years of outreach work related to direct client services.
• One or more years’ experience with 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 great follow-up skills.
• Flexibility in thinking and approaches to leading group discussions.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a very fast-paced environment.
• Good computers skills, which include proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the Internet.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in substance abuse disorders.
• One or more years of experience in outreach work.
• One or more years of experience in providing training and/or presenting at local or national conferences.
• Knowledge of treatment & service providers in the service area.
• Flexible working schedule.

Skills

• Outreach skills.
• Training and presentation skills.
• Community engagement skills.
• Medicaid enrollment assistance.
• Follow-up and coordination skills.
• Assessment of substance abuse disorders.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance.
• Paid Leave - Short-term Disability (STD).
• Paid Time Off/Sick Time/Floating Holiday.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• 403 B (retirement plan).
• Hybrid work schedule combining in-office and remote work.

Pay

$44,676 - $47,000 contingent upon experience, education, etc.

Schedule

Combines in-office and remote work, requiring employees to report to the work site three days per week, with the option to work from home two days remotely after 60 days of employment.