Forensic Services Coordinator – Community Reentry

Graceworks Lutheran Services; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Community Services in Milwaukee seeks a Forensic Coordinator to provide ongoing service coordination, treatment planning, advocacy and monitoring for residents across Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine and Kenosha counties participating in OARS, CR, OCRP and JBCR programs.

You will engage participants in a supportive therapeutic relationship, apply MI, TIC and person-centered planning, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to ensure compliance with DHS contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related Human Services field.
• Experience in case management and service coordination; experience serving people with a mental illness, substance use disorder, or other special populations required
• Valid driver’s license, automobile, and insurance sufficient to meet agency requirements required.
• Meet all the employee requirements including references, criminal background check, and driver’s license check.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, and ensure follow-through with community treatment for individuals participating in the OARS, CR, OCRP and/or JBCR Programs.
• Engage and develop a supportive one-to-one therapeutic relationship with each participant.
• Incorporate evidence-based practices into the provision of services including MI, TIC, and Person-Centered Planning.
• Utilize MI skills as a primary approach to enhance participant participation and success.
• Monitor ongoing treatment needs and compliance with treatment through assessment, treatment planning, and case management.
• Coordinate team staffings with DHS/DCC and other treatment team members.
• Frequent home visits and transportation of participants in the community using personal vehicles.

Job description

Wisconsin Community Services in Milwaukee seeks a Forensic Coordinator to provide ongoing service coordination, treatment planning, advocacy and monitoring for residents across Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine and Kenosha counties participating in OARS, CR, OCRP and JBCR programs.

You will engage participants in a supportive therapeutic relationship, apply MI, TIC and person-centered planning, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to ensure compliance with DHS contracts.