Social Worker - CCS & Community Recovery Specialist

Wisconsin Counties; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation on first day

Health insurance options

Wellness incentive program (up to $600

401(k) / retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Portage County Health & Human Services is seeking a full-time Social Worker to support adults in the CCS program through person-centered planning, coordinated care, crisis intervention, and advocacy.

The role will include comprehensive assessments, recovery-oriented service planning, and coordination with partners to connect services. A BA/BS in social work is required, with Wisconsin SW certification or eligibility, and a valid driver's license and insured vehicle are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or another human services field required.
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Responsibilities

• CCS Service Facilitation and Care Coordination
• Complete comprehensive assessments identifying strengths, needs, values, priorities, and recovery goals
• Partner with consumers to develop recovery-oriented service plans
• Monitor progress toward goals, service effectiveness, and consumer satisfaction
• Coordinate services with community agencies and facilitate regular meetings with consumers and their recovery teams
• Help arrange appropriate placements and transitions of care
• Prepare clinical notes in accordance with program standards
• Present cases for clinical supervision and collaborate with treatment partners
• Monitor inpatient treatment plans and develop discharge plans
• Provide transportation to consumers when appropriate
• Support Chapter 51 and 55 proceedings by initiating court action and preparing reports
• Interview consumers, family members, law enforcement, and medical personnel to assess situations
• Review information and prepare dispositional recommendations
• Attend commitment hearings and provide testimony
• Help family understand process and outcomes
• Provide case management and follow-along support to consumers after commitment
• Collaborate with treatment staff to consider dismissal or recommitment

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Advocacy

Care Coordination

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Portage County Health & Human Services is seeking a full-time Social Worker to support adults in the CCS program through person-centered planning, coordinated care, crisis intervention, and advocacy.

The role will include comprehensive assessments, recovery-oriented service planning, and coordination with partners to connect services. A BA/BS in social work is required, with Wisconsin SW certification or eligibility, and a valid driver's license and insured vehicle are preferred.