Case Manager II - Parsons House

Wisconsin-Community-Services,-Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Community Services in Milwaukee seeks a Case Manager II for Parsons House Re-entry Center. The role provides direct counseling and case management for correctional residents, guiding them toward treatment goals while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a social service field and at least two years of counseling experience, with a focus on cognitive therapy and ethical conduct. Applicable background checks and health screenings are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Service field.
• Minimum of two years’ counseling experience.
• Clear WI Caregiver Law; pass Criminal Background Check.
• Pre-employment health and drug screening.
• Valid Driver’s License and auto insurance meeting agency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned caseload and conduct individual & group counseling.
• Complete required documents: Social History, Treatment Plan, Progress Notes, Discharge Summary and reports.
• Schedule meetings with Corrections representative or AOR.
• Attend staff meetings and monitor progress toward Treatment Plan goals.
• Refer to collateral services where indicated.
• Fill in for absent staff and assist in training new staff.

Skills

Counseling experience

Cognitive therapy

Professional conduct

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Service field

Job description

Case Manager II - Parsons House

Wisconsin Community Services Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

About this position

Wisconsin Community Services (WCS)

Residential Division – Parsons House Re-entry Center

Position Summary:

Provide direct counseling and CaseManagement for Correctional Residents. Motivate residents to achieve treatmentgoals and supervise Resident activities. Maintain public safety by ensuringthat all offender actions and activities comply with the strict regulations setby WCS policy, the correctional funding source and all other regulatoryentities.

Essential Functions:

Maintain assignedCaseload.

Conductindividual & group counseling.

Complete writtenwork on time, in accordance with regulatory & funding source guidelines, including,but not limited to: Social History, Treatment Plan, Progress Notes, DischargeSummary & required Reports.

Schedule requiredMeetings with Agent of Record (AOR)/Corrections representative.

Attend Staffmeetings.

MonitorResident’s progress toward Treatment Plan Goals.

Refer tocollateral services (where indicated).

Attend training

Other duties asassigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fill-in for absent Staff.
• Assist in training new Staff.

Minimal Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Service field.
• Minimum of two years’ counseling experience.
• Clear WI Caregiver Law. Pass Criminal Background Check.
• Pre-employment health and drug screening.
• Valid Driver’s License, access to auto and auto insurance sufficient to meet agency requirements.

Work Relationship and Scope:

The Case Worker has primary contactwith Residents and with Staff.The Case Workerwill maintain contact with Corrections Representative.

Personal Attributes: Follow agency Code of Conduct; adhere to established policies and procedures of the agency and of all funding sources; conduct self in an ethical manner; maintain professional and respectful relationships with program staff, other WCS staff, clients, and all external persons and agencies involved with service provision; possess sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic and disability issues; demonstrate commitment to agency values and mission.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Cognitive therapy knowledge/skills that address the needs of the AODA/ Correctional Offender in individual and group counseling

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in private office and group room. The environment is a busy residential setting where there is frequent contact with Residents, co-workers, Probation/Parole Staff, outside professionals & visitors.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to climb two to three flights of stairs. Ability to perform CPR.

First aid, and emergency evacuation of all building occupants in less than three minutes.

Wisconsin Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability, status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.