Employment
Fiscal Director
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Click here to download application and email to info@berkstasc.org.
The Fiscal Director is responsible for all financial functions including accounting, payroll, accounts payable, billing, accounts receivable, budgeting, insurance coverages, grant budgets and reporting, tax compliance and various special analysis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (includes, but is not limited to, the following):
- Safeguard assets and ensure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing internal audits and controls across all departments.
- Manage the day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, fixed asset records, general accounting, and program accounting
- Develop, improve, and issue timely monthly financial records for the Executive Director and Board of Directors
- Assure financial plans are consistent with organizational goals
- Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate company projects, programs, and capital expenditures as necessary
- Work closely with the Executive Director in the development and financial impact evaluation of various fringe benefit programs
- Interface with outside audit firms, banks, insurance agents, and funding sources as needed on behalf of the Executive Director
- Calculate and verify PTO hours on an accrual basis, update payroll program as necessary
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or physical or other abilities required.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis on fund accounting
Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulation including, but not limited to, confidentiality, anti-fraud, and documentation standards.
Ability to effectively communicate with staff and funding entities. Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and complaints. Effective and persuasive presentation skills on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and/or board of directors.
Must be able to calculate figures and amounts for all bookkeeping, payroll, budgets, statistical analysis and probability statements. Fiscal Director must use the utmost discretion in all presentations/correspondence and communication for staff, Board of Directors and Executive Director.
Strong organizational skills, self-motivated, and ability to prioritize workload.
Proficient computer skills and solid knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.); working knowledge of QuickBooks preferred
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and may infrequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.
Other:
- Requires current Criminal Background and Child Abuse clearances.
- Requires a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen.
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Awaken Mental Health Case Manager
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Click here to download application and email to info@berkstasc.org.
Job Description
Join our team at Awaken Mental Health Case Management (*A Division of TASC), where you'll empower adults with mental health disorders to achieve greater independence. As an Awaken Mental Health Case Manager, you'll work with a dedicated team to assess needs, develop personalized service plans, and provide compassionate support. We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, 401(k), tuition assistance, mileage reimbursement, and a robust PTO allocation so you can focus on what matters: making a real difference in clients' lives.
By becoming part of our mission, you'll contribute to a supportive environment that values mental health advocacy and continuous growth. At Awaken, we believe in nurturing both our employees and the community we serve. If you're driven by a commitment to exceptional care and ready to positively impact others' lives, we encourage you to apply. Let's work together to build a healthier future for everyone.
Responsibilities
- Assess clients' mental health needs and develop personalized service plans to guide their journey toward independence.
- Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure comprehensive support and seamless service delivery for clients.
- Provide compassionate and consistent case management, advocating for clients' needs and rights.
- Coordinate with external service providers to connect clients with necessary resources and support networks.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client interactions and progress to ensure continuity of care.
- Facilitate regular check-ins with clients to monitor progress and adjust service plans as needed.
- Empower clients by providing education and resources to enhance their understanding of mental health and wellness strategies.
Qualifications
- Experience in mental health case management or a related field, demonstrating your ability to develop and implement personalized service plans.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a team, ensuring comprehensive support and seamless service delivery for clients.
- Proven track record of advocating for clients' needs and rights, showcasing your commitment to compassionate and consistent case management.
- Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate and timely documentation of client interactions and progress.
- Ability to coordinate with external service providers, connecting clients with necessary resources and support networks.
- Experience in facilitating regular check-ins with clients to monitor progress and adjust service plans as needed.
- Ability to empower clients by providing education and resources to enhance their understanding of mental health and wellness strategies.
Compensation
$22 - $24 hourly
About Awaken Mental Health Case Management (*A Division of TASC)
The Awaken Mental Health Case Management program is for adults that specifically focuses on serious mental illness, helping clients access medical, social, and educational services to support stability and independence. Awaken follows CCBH and OMHSAS standards and emphasizes person centered, recovery focused care, and individuals served do not need to have drug or alcohol issues to be referred. Awaken is a Division of TASC, a licensed drug and alcohol intake and referral agency serving uninsured and Medicaid-funded individuals in Berks County through DDAP and COCA. It provides clinical assessments and coordinates funding and placement across all levels of care, including detox, outpatient, and residential treatment. TASC operates with over 60 staff, and assists thousands each year through assessment, linkage, advocacy, and support for those affected by substance use and mental health conditions.
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Part Time Recovery Support Specialist
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Click here to download application and email to info@berkstasc.org.
Treatment Access and Services Center is a nonprofit drug and alcohol organization located in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania. For over 30 years, our mission has been to help individuals attain treatment and recovery from addiction as an alternative to incarceration. Our Certified Recovery Specialists help individuals overcome the barriers commonly found in the early stages of addiction recovery.
We are currently seeking a team of Certified Recovery Specialists to support Treatment Court participants living at the Specialty Court Recovery Housing program at the YMCA in downtown Reading. The ideal candidates have prior experience working with persons with substance use disorders and know how to help individuals create and follow recovery plans. We need help on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts on weekends and holidays. Pay differential included!
YOU MUST BE A PERSON IN RECOVERY FROM A SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION. Preferred candidates have attained the CRS certification.
- Job Type: Part-time
- Pay: $20 - $24 per hour
- Expected hours: 16 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends only
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.
Work Location: In person
Responsibilities:
- Provides peer-to-peer recovery support services of the Specialty Court Recovery House Program.
- Meets regularly with the Specialty Court Recovery House program director and intensive case managers to ensure continuity of care and program compliance with each resident.
- May collect random urine specimens, conduct room searches, provide access to medications, and facilitate group educational sessions at the Specialty Court Recovery House as needed.
- Maintains strict adherence to confidentiality requirements and ethical standards during interactions with clients, family members, referral sources, etc.
Qualifications: YOU MUST BE A PERSON IN RECOVERY FROM A SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION. Preferred candidates have attained the CRS certification.
Compensation: $20-24 hourly
About TASC
Treatment Access and Services Center (TASC) is a nonprofit drug and alcohol agency in downtown Reading, Pa. TASC's mission is to provide drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to incarceration for nonviolent criminal offenders and other individuals.
As an intervention agency, TASC conducts substance use screenings, assessments, and treatment referrals for inmates at the Berks County Jail System and emergency room patients at Tower Health/Reading Hospital as part of the Warm Hand-Off program. TASC provides urinalysis testing and works closely with the Berks County Treatment Court programs and the Adult Probation & Parole Office.
Finally, through the Awaken Mental Health Case Management program, TASC provides support to adults with severe mental illness throughout Berks County. Together, through its many service units, the 60 employees working at TASC help thousands of individuals overcome the devastating effects of substance use and mental illness each year.