Case Manager

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!

DIVISION OVERVIEW: The Housing Division provides safe, affordable housing paired with wraparound supportive services to individuals and families who have experienced chronic homelessness, mental illness, substance use disorders, or other significant barriers to stability. Guided by Housing First principles, the division works to promote long-term housing stability, improve health and well-being, and foster independence by integrating case management, clinical supports, and community engagement. Through partnerships with public agencies, funders, and community organizations, the division advances the nonprofit’s mission to reduce homelessness and create equitable pathways to housing security and self-sufficiency.

We are currently looking for Full-Time – Case Manager
Starting at $44,000 - $47,000; contingent upon experience, education, etc.

POSITION SUMMARY: The B.R.I.D.G.E To Home (B2H) Program serves individuals returning from Illinois prisons who face significant and often compounded barriers to successful reentry. Frequently excluded from traditional housing and support systems, these individuals are at increased risk of homelessness and recidivism. The program’s primary goal is to provide permanent supportive housing for individuals traditionally considered hard to place, creating a foundation for long-term stability and successful reintegration into the community. Guided by low-barrier, housing placement principles, the B2H Program eliminates preconditions such as abstinence or mandatory treatment participation, offering immediate access to housing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Network Housing Developer to identify safe, affordable housing options appropriate for reentry clients, including those with complex barriers or limited income history.
• Provide specialized case management services, including interviews and intake assessments, housing and rental eligibility screenings, and the development of individualized housing stabilization plans that reflect clients' reentry needs, goals, and risks.
• Provides referrals and crisis intervention for the individuals’ identified needs
• Review lease agreements with clients, ensuring understanding of terms, responsibilities, and compliance with any reentry program-specific requirements.
• Educate clients on tenant rights and responsibilities, and facilitate orientation on lease terms, housing policies, and reentry support resources.
• Conduct home visits, inspections and community-based outreach to monitor client well-being, provide tenancy coaching, and assist in resolving landlord or neighborhood conflicts.
• Coordinate referrals to behavioral health, employment, education, legal aid, and wraparound services that address social determinants of health and promote housing retention.
• Assist clients in building financial literacy skills, including budgeting, credit repair strategies, and obtaining credit reports to support long-term stability.
• Support clients through the move-in process, including utility setup or reconnections, coordination of housing start-up kits, and basic household needs.
• Enter accurate and timely case documentation into the ECR database; collect required documentation from clients and service partners for eligibility, assessment, and reassessment purposes.
• Assist with monthly data collection, outcome tracking, and program reporting required by funders and oversight agencies.
• Participate in staff meetings and monthly supervisions, and participate in integrated staffing with individuals receiving TASC services.
• Attend all required trainings related to reentry, trauma-informed care, housing stability, and agency policies.

Our Ideal candidate:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• CADC certification within two years of employment with TASC may be required based on contractual obligations
• Must be able to pass an IDOC Background check
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrated experience in group facilitation
• 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
• Comfort working inside a correctional setting and with persons convicted of serious violent offenses
• Flexibility in thinking and approaches to leading group discussions
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Good time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Our benefits package includes:

• 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)

If you are interested in this position, please visit the TASC website at www.tasc.org and apply online.

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.