At TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities) our mission is to build a healthier, safer, more just society.  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 the use of 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 full-time – Recovery Advocate

Starting at $40,000 – $42,650 contingent upon experience, education, etc. 

Division Overview:  Youth & Family Services (YFS) help parents and young people who are striving to become healthy and restore their relationships. This division works in partnership with human services, child welfare systems, juvenile courts, and community-based service providers so that together we can help individuals and families obtain the services and skills they need to live in positive, healthy ways. 

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists recovering persons to identify their personal interests, goals, strengths and weaknesses regarding recovery.
• Evaluates, facilitates, and monitors individual’s progress in relationship to established goals and objectives. 
• Provides recovery education and coordinate services, resources and programs to assist clients in achieving their established service plan goals and objectives. Documents progress on a monthly basis.
• Ensures documentation and service hour goals are met on a regular basis.
• Serves as a coach to assist the individual to transition from a professional directed service plan to a self-directed recovery plan.
• Provides referrals for identified needs of the client and crisis intervention as needed
• Research and connect with supportive services organizations within a given region of Cook County, city of Chicago neighborhoods and maintain a community supportive services database
• Develop relationships with community groups and agencies in partnership with others in the agency

 Our Ideal candidate:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Three years of lived recovery experience is preferred
• Knowledge of 12 the step-recovery community preferred
• Experience providing direct service preferred.
• Specific programs may require higher education, certification, and/or licensures based on contractual obligations. 
• Ability to obtain CADC/CARS certification within the first two years in the field.
• Knowledge of outreach and /or supportive housing programs
• Must be able to implement a Housing First Model.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite 
• Ability to take initiative and have creativity
• Flexibility in thinking and approaches to leading group discussions
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Our benefits package includes:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
• Paid Leave - STD/LTD
• 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.