Deflection Specialist - NWIDI

About the role

TASC is seeking a full-time Deflection Specialist to join our NW Illinois Deflection Initiative. This position will be based in Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson, Jo Daviess, and Carroll Counties.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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.
• Develop effective working relationships with relevant project staff, community partners, providers, and law enforcement agencies, among others.
• Attend community events representing the program and TASC.
• 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

• A 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.
• Flexible in thinking and approaches to leading group discussions.
• Must be able 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.
• Good time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Outreach work
• Training and presentations
• Community engagement
• Medicaid enrollment assistance
• Naloxone administration and distribution
• 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)