Job Description
Job Description
We’re Hiring: Chain of Custody
Location: Illinois
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range:$36,500 - $38,000 (Based on experience and education)
Working at TASC
At TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities) our mission is to build a healthier, safer, more just society. Since 1976, we have been guided by the belief that every individual holds the potential for positive change. We advocate, support, and most importantly, empower people to break barriers, find recovery, and reshape their destinies. Through the use of 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 is synonymous with hope. We are TASC!
TASC’s Youth & Family Services (YFS) division helps parents and young people who are striving to become healthy and restore their relationships. We partner 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.
Position Summary: As an Chain of Custody, you will play an important role in ensuring accurate and confidential drug testing services for clients. You will observe collections, maintain proper documentation of chain of custody procedures, and assist in reporting and communication with agency staff and partners.
Key Responsibilities
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Observe urine collection from clients following all confidentiality and safety guidelines
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Accurately document chain of custody procedures
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Maintain and update the urinalysis log
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Receive and distribute test results to appropriate staff or agencies
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Serve as a liaison to the agency laboratory
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Assist with the completion of monthly reports
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Provide excellent customer service and maintain professionalism in emotional or difficult client situations
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Support additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned by management
Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED
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One to three years of related experience and/or training
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Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered
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Knowledge of chain of custody protocols
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Familiarity with federal confidentiality codes, including 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and HIPAA
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Ability to handle biohazardous materials safely
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Effective written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to work with a diverse population
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Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain confidentiality and openness to new ideas
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Problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze information and resolve issues in a timely manner
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet-based applications
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Flexibility to work evenings/weekends and travel locally as needed
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Availability to attend meetings and support client/program needs throughout the city or county
Benefits
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Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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Short and Long-Term Disability
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Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Floating Holidays
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Tuition Reimbursement
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403(b) Retirement Plan
How to Apply
Visit www.tasc.org to apply online.
TASC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other protected category under federal or state law.