Administrator

Job Description

At TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities), our mission is to build a healthier, safer, more just society. Since 1976, we have believed that every individual has the potential for positive change. We advocate, support, and empower people to break barriers, find recovery, and reshape their destinies. Using 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 are synonymous with hope. We are TASC!

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

We are currently looking for a full-time Administrator

Starting at $68k –$72k contingent upon experience, education, etc.

Summary Position: The administrator will provide the overall leadership of assigned programs, including the administration, personnel, information systems, and office management. The Administrator will ensure clients receive the highest continuity of care based on evidence-based research, treatment modalities and best practices by assisting in the development and implementation of, policies, and strategic goals of the agency and as may be directed by the Operations Director, to assure that the needs of our clients are met/maintained on an individual basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Directs, plans, and coordinates the work of staff, including supervision, evaluation, training, and team building within assigned programs

Coordinate and implement the delivery of consistent and quality program services

Assists with the development and monitoring of program budget and contract deliverables

Maintain program information and technology affecting functional area(s) to increase program effectiveness and ensure compliance

Develop and monitor a communication process with clients to ensure the delivery of high-quality service, resolve issues promptly, and promote client satisfaction

Assist in revenue generation by contributing to the planning, development, and implementation of new pilot/grant programs

Ensure programs and staff are operating under the compliance of contractual agreements, agency policies, and procedures

Maintain communication and collaboration with representatives from the Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS), Advocates for Human Potential (AHP), and Youth Care

Participate in bi-weekly and/or monthly stakeholder or coalition meetings

Our Ideal candidate:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or a related field, required

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university,y preferably in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or a related field, is required based on contractual obligations.

Minimum of 3 years of related experience in the human service field

Minimum of 3 - 5 years of management experience

CADC Certification required or able to obtain within two years of employment with TASC

Ability to manage from data and reports to ensure the goals and objectives of the program are being met

Knowledge of human behavior; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Considerable knowledge of the current ASAM placement criteria and the DSM-5 as it relates to substance-related disorders, or able to acquire the knowledge

Knowledge of the Code of Ethics for substance abuse professionals

Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, and training

Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work appropriately with staff, peers, management, and clients

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other software applications

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to effectively work as part of a professional team

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)

The agency currently offers hybrid work schedules that combine in-office and remote work. Employees must report to the work site three days per week, with the option to work up to two days remotely.

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

TASC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free workplace. In accordance with federal and state law, 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.

Full-time

Hybrid remote