Care Coordinator (53157)

Lutheran Social Services Of Wi & Upper Mi; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligibility

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

10 paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) retirement plan

Annual wage increases

Employee Assistance Program

Service awards

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS) is hiring a full-time Care Coordinator for its Birth to Three Program in Waukesha, WI. The role emphasizes family-centered, trauma-informed approaches, with daily travel and periodic remote work after training.

Office meetings occur every other Tuesday. The position requires a bachelor's degree in social work or related field and offers strong opportunities to support families and children aged 0–3 with developmental delays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Child Development, or related field required.
• One year of supervised experience working with families with special needs preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional assessments and reassessments.
• Develop and implement individualized, family-centered service plans.
• Coordinate and facilitate services aligned with care plans.
• Support families through education, advocacy, and collaboration.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate and facilitate family-centered team meetings.
• Collaborate with internal teams, supervisors, and community providers.
• Manage a flexible schedule based on client needs, including evenings or weekends.
• Meet productivity and service delivery expectations.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work / related field

Job description

Care Coordinator – Birth to Three Program

Full-Time | Hybrid | Waukesha, WI

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS) is seeking a full-time Care Coordinator to join our Birth to Three Program, a federally mandated Early Intervention program supporting children ages 0–3 with developmental delays or disabilities and their families.

This role focuses on strengthening families, enhancing child development, and coordinating services using a family-centered, trauma-informed approach. This is a full time, benefit eligible role working Mondays-Fridays from 8am-4/4:30pm. After a training period, this role will have remote flexibility when not at home visits with clients, but the team does meet at the Waukesha office every other Tuesday for mandatory staff meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting functional assessments and reassessments
• Developing and implementing individualized, family-centered service plans
• Coordinating and facilitating services aligned with care plans
• Supporting families through education, advocacy, and collaboration
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation in compliance with regulations
• Coordinating and facilitating family-centered team meetings
• Collaborating with internal teams, supervisors, and community providers
• Managing a flexible schedule based on client needs, including occasional evenings or weekends
• Meeting productivity and service delivery expectations

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Child Development, or related human services field required
• One year of supervised experience working with families with special needs preferred

Approved Fields Include (not all-inclusive)

• Social Work
• Child Development / Family Relations
• Psychology, Sociology
• Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy
• Special Education
• Occupational or Recreational Therapy
• Community Mental Health, Rehabilitation Counseling, and related fields

(Transcript and payer review may be required for unlisted degrees.)

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to meet LSS driving and insurance requirements
• Strong documentation, communication, and organizational skills
• Comfortable working in home, office, and community-based settings
• Ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations

Work Environment

• Community-based role with daily travel
• Moderate physical activity, including bending, kneeling, stair climbing
• Travel may include occasional overnight stays
• Exposure to various environments while serving families in their homes and communities

Perks & Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off and 10 paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Annual wage increases prioritized
• Employee Assistance Program
• Service awards and employee recognition

Our Commitment

We serve individuals and families from all backgrounds and strive to create a respectful, inclusive workplace.

LSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).