TASC Care Manager-Pender County

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title: TASC Care Manager

Location: Pender County, NC (Burgaw, NC)

Hours: 40 hours/week, Full Time, M-F, Exempt

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. seeks a qualified Care Management professional for our TASC (Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities) Justice Services Intervention Program. We have this specific opportunity located in:

Pender County, NC (Burgaw, NC)

Primary duties include:

• Administering psycho-social screenings/assessments to gather information on client's backgrounds, needs, and challenges.
• Develop individualized service plans in collaboration with clients to address specific goals and objectives.
• Coordinating linkage to behavioral health treatment and medical, educational, and vocational services as needed.
• Advocate for clients' rights and access to services within the justice and behavioral health systems.
• Regularly monitor clients' progress and compliance with recommended treatment services.
• Prepare and submit detailed progress reports to relevant stakeholders, including probation officers.
• Foster a supportive and trusting relationship with clients to encourage their active participation in the care management process.
• Providing ongoing professional care management services for the justice-involved population.

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or higher

Certifications: Preference is given to individuals registered with the North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board (NCASPPB) and/or individuals with North Carolina Peer Support Specialist certification and at least two (2) years of experience.

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of experience working in the justice and/or behavioral health field in addition to the minimum educational requirements. Knowledge of recovery, harm reduction, and wellness-based concepts. May have lived experience with recovery and/or the justice system.

Additional Skills:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including the Dept. of Adult Correction, behavioral health professionals, and community organizations.
• Familiarity with local community resources and support services.
• Empathy and cultural competence in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficient computer skills, including navigating the internet, word processing and spreadsheet applications, and primary email platforms.
• Bilingual Spanish/English speaking skills are a plus!

Salary: The salary range for this position is $42,000-$45,000 commensurate with experience, medical/dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plan/401K, and paid time off programs.

For additional information about TASC, please visit https://coastalhorizons.org/services/justice-services/tasc-rrs-reentryservices/

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Please send (or fax) your resume and cover letter to: (no phone calls, please)

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.

Attn: Human Resources

615 Shipyard Blvd.

Wilmington, NC. 28412

Fax: 910-790-0189

Or email your resume to: jobs@coastalhorizons.org

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer;

Complying with The Immigration Reform and Control Act.