TASC, Inc. (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities) is hiring: Outreach Wor

Outreach Worker – TASC, Inc. (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities)

Join us in building a healthier, safer, and more just society. TASC’s mission is to empower individuals to break barriers and find recovery through specialized case management intersecting behavioral health and the criminal legal system.

Division Overview

The Adult Criminal Justice and Treatment Services (ACJS) supports clients with substance use disorders. Our work includes screening, placement, monitoring, and support such as insurance enrollment, ID acquisition, and employment resources.

Responsibilities

• Implement, coordinate, facilitate, and monitor outreach activities in the assigned regional area.
• Prepare and package overdose kits for distribution and fulfill online orders.
• Engage community partners and stakeholders to promote TASC’s harm‑reduction services through in‑person and virtual meetings and events.
• Collaborate with TASC area administrators to identify and implement outreach opportunities targeting priority populations.
• Prepare, interpret, and present reports on program operations, service evaluation, and resource utilization.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of community opportunities to enhance program reach.
• Represent TASC in community and external relations related to harm reduction services.
• Maintain positive professional relationships with internal staff, leadership, community partners, and clients.
• Support TASC’s harm‑reduction social media presence in collaboration with the communications department.

Ideal Candidate

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• CADC certification within two years of employment may be required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience in group facilitation.
• Knowledge of ASAM placement criteria, DSM‑V relative to substance‑related disorders, and Code of Ethics for substance abuse professionals—or ability to acquire it.
• Comfort working inside a correctional setting and with persons convicted of serious violent offenses.
• Flexibility in thinking and approaches to leading group discussions.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong time‑management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Floating Holidays.

Start at $44,676–$47,650 contingent upon experience and education. Full‑time position.

Location: Chicago, IL

Apply online at www.tasc.org.

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.