Job: TASC Male Only Intake Coordinator

Peer Assistance Services is pleased to announce the opening for a TASC Intake Coordinator (Male Only). The mission of our organization is we are dedicated to quality, accessible prevention and intervention services in workplaces and communities, focusing on substance abuse and
related issues.

TREATMENT ACCOUNTABILITY FOR SAFER COMMUNITIES PROGRAMS Four regional programs comprise the Colorado TASC system, which provided assessment, referral, case management, monitoring and reporting for more than 6,100 parolees with substance use disorders last year. A current participant in the program summarizes why TASC is so vital to the successful reentry of parolees, as well as integrating them into the community,

"My TASC case manager is always there for me when I need support in any way. Instead of going back to prison for relapse, TASC was able to get me into an inpatient treatment program, giving me the opportunity to get back on the right track to stay sober. I have been able to stay out of prison and clean for 9 months with the help of TASC."

Colorado TASC continues to maintain an integrated web-based data collection system, connecting all offices statewide, enhancing consistency and accuracy of services and reporting in ten offices around the state. The Offenders with Serious Mental Illness program within Mile High TASC assisted parolees with co-occurring disorders in connecting to multiple treatment and community services. The project served over 230 participants, and plans to expand these services in all regions of the state this year. Funding: Colorado Department of Corrections.

Primary Purpose of Job: Employee is responsible for the coordination of services for clients of the regional Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities (TASC) office. Employee is responsible for client intake, assessment scheduling as well as observation and collection of specimens for laboratory testing. Employee provides administrative support to Colorado TASC program staff.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Staff the front desk/reception area, greet visitors, and serve as the initial point of contact for clients.
2. Process client intakes, including completion of the Designated Record Set and all required data entry. Conduct brief needs assessment. Issue vouchers as directed by Case Managers. Schedule client assessment with Case Manager. Employee is expected to exercise professional judgment in identifying clients’ immediate needs and determining priorities for scheduling assessments.
3. Maintain client records on Monitored Sobriety Only/ UA Only clients. Review status of Monitored Sobriety Only / UA Only clients with case managers regularly. Employee is expected to report any change in a client’s circumstance to the Case Manager.
4. Monitor specimen collection for drug testing. Oversee monitoring procedures including:
a. Completion of chain of custody forms
b. Fee collection
c. Data entry of test results
d. Filing of results
5. Observe antabuse (or alternate medication) by clients and complete required documentation.
6. Documentation of services by data entry in TASC Database and C-Wise. Additional documentation and data entry as assigned by the program director.
7. Prepare daily financial reconciliation and make regular bank deposits.
8. Provide administrative support in all offices within the region.
9. Additional tasks as assigned by the Program Director

Qualifications:

Reports to: TASC Program Director

Direct Reports: None

Job Specifications:

2-year Degree or equivalent experience in Human/Behavioral Services, Criminal Justice, or related field preferred.

Relevant knowledge of substance use disorders, as well as community resources, preferred.

Strong Computer skills required.

Must hold or be actively pursuing Certified Addictions Counselor II.

Working Conditions: Favorable office environment with some in-state travel required. Periodic weekend hours required.

Physical Requirements: Position requires intermittent sitting, standing, and walking. Occasional lifting of up to 40 pounds. Good visual and auditory acuity required for interaction. Manual dexterity required for date entry. Same gender matching required for observation of specimen collection.