Skills Development Specialist

Family & Childrens Center; Sparta (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part‑time scheduling

Paid training and ongoing professional

Supportive supervisors and a team

Career growth opportunities

Referral bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Meaningful work in communities

Job summary

Family & Children\'s Center in Sparta, WI is seeking a compassionate Part‑Time Skills Development Specialist to support children, adults, and families in developing daily living, money management, and social skills.

You will work one-on-one in community or family settings, collaborating with families and care teams to implement service plans, while maintaining accurate documentation for billing and records. Local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; related experience with children.
• Trauma-informed care principles training.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) training.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and email/calendar tools.
• Ability to travel locally in the service area.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one instruction to develop daily living, money, and time management skills.
• Coach appropriate social interactions and conflict resolution.
• Promote independence and self-advocacy.
• Support clients in community and family settings.
• Coordinate with families and care teams to implement service plans.
• Document services accurately to support billing and records.
• Maintain up-to-date billing for client services.
• Build trusting relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Dependable

Strong communicator

Organized

Independent worker

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Gmail/Calendar

Driver's license

Job description

Job Details: Location: Sparta office, Sparta, WI 54656. Position Type: Part Time. Job Category: Nonprofit – Social Services. Join our team as a part‑time Skills Development Specialist for Monroe County.

At Family & Children's Center, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. We’re looking for a compassionate, motivated Part‑Time Skills Development Specialist to join our Wisconsin team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, adults, and families.

What You’ll Do

As a Skills Development Specialist, you’ll work one‑on‑one with individuals to help them develop everyday skills. Responsibilities include:

• Teaching daily living skills, money management, and time management.
• Coaching and encouraging the development of appropriate social interactions and conflict resolution.
• Encouraging independence while promoting confidence and self‑advocacy.
• Supporting individuals in community‑based settings, in community or family homes, or in other natural environments.
• Collaborating with families, referral sources, and care team to coordinate an effective skills‑based approach based on assessment and service plans.
• Supporting client success and helping them achieve determined goals.
• Creating timely, accurate, and detailed notes to effectively document services while supporting billing activity and integrated case management.
• Maintaining updated and accurate billing for all client services.
• Building trusting, respectful relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Our organization has been dedicated to strengthening individuals, families, and community for more than a century! We value our employees and provide the support they need to make a lasting impact each and every day.

• Flexible part‑time scheduling
• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Supportive supervisors and a collaborative team environment, with just the right amount of independence and autonomy
• Opportunities for career growth within the organization
• Eligibility for your first pay increase after just six months
• Generous referral bonuses
• Completely free Employee Assistance Program to ensure our caretakers are also caring for themselves
• Meaningful work that truly changes lives within our own communities!

Qualifications

Education, Training & Work Experience: Experience/knowledge working with children with behavioral struggles preferred. A Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills: Trained in trauma‑informed care principles, Non‑violent Crisis Intervention, and skills‑based interventions. Ability to maintain CPI principles in crisis situations.

Technical skills: Microsoft Office, Gmail/Calendar, and other system and database experience. Valid driver's license.

Work Environment & Physical Demands: While some of your scheduled hours will be in a general office setting, you will also be visiting client and community homes. Some local travel via agency or personal vehicle is required; valid driver's license and auto insurance must be maintained.

• Compassionate, patient, and dependable
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Organized and able to work independently
• Passionate about supporting mental health and personal growth
• Comfortable working in community or family/client home settings
• Able to maintain annual training hours by completing online continuing education and attending in‑person courses, as needed
• Willing to work part‑time hours
• Ready to make a difference each and every day!