Deflection Specialist — Partners for Progress Initiative

Job overview

The Deflection Specialist role is hybrid in Effingham, IL, with three days per week at the work site and the option to work remotely up to two days per week after 60 days, depending on job duties. Starting annual pay is $44,676–$47,000, contingent on experience and education. TASC's mission is to empower people and strengthen communities through services at the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal legal system. The specialist connects people in targeted communities with outreach, education, direct services, and community resources. The role supports participants with substance use disorders by assessing needs, coordinating referrals and follow-up, assisting with Medicaid enrollment when needed, and training community partners on program topics.

What you'll do

• Conduct outreach and education
• assist participants with service plan goals and coordinate behavioral health, public agency, and community resources
• refer participants to treatment, recovery support, and housing services
• attend community events and conferences
• assist with Medicaid enrollment when needed
• follow up on participant needs
• build relationships with project staff, providers, and police departments
• provide ongoing training, including naloxone administration and distribution
• assess participant needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

deflection specialist

partners for progress initiative

community outreach

substance use disorder

recovery support

medicaid enrollment

naloxone training

effingham il

$44,676–$47,000

hybrid work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• flexible spending
• short-term disability
• paid time off, sick time, and floating holiday
• tuition reimbursement
• 403(b) retirement plan.

Why this role

Hybrid schedule combines in-office and remote work; CRSS, CPRS, or CADC certification is preferred but not required.

About the employer

Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.