Social Worker - CST Service Coordinator

Portage County; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation on day one

Health insurance

Wellness incentive up to $600/year

Flexible spending account

Dental insurance

State retirement plan with County 7.2%

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Life insurance paid by County

Long term disability paid by County

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

457(b) Deferred Compensation

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Portage County is seeking a full-time CST Service Coordinator to wrap around youth with complex needs within the child welfare system. You will regularly meet with youths and caregivers, assess strengths and needs, and implement a person-centered care plan with a Coordinated Service Team.

The role requires a bachelor’s in social work or related field, Wisconsin social work certification eligibility, and driving access. Competitive benefits are provided by Portage County.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field required.
• Wisconsin social worker certification or eligibility preferred.
• Experience in child protective services preferred.
• Knowledge of child development preferred.
• Experience in mental health preferred.
• Must have access to insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Meet with youth and caregivers regularly and provide ongoing wraparound support.
• Coordinate and facilitate Coordinated Service Team with measurable goals.
• Refer families to appropriate services within the agency or community.
• Consult with therapists, school staff, and other providers to monitor progress.
• Complete case and permanency plans as requested and document in the system.
• Maintain required assessments and data in the reporting system.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related human services field

Certified social worker or eligible for certification in Wisconsin

Experience in child protective services

Knowledge of child development

Experience in mental health

Tools

eWISACWIS

Job description

Summary of position:

This position provides wraparound services for youth who have complex needs and are involved in the child welfare system. Intensive case management services are provided to the youth and their caregivers. The position serves as the Coordinated Services Team (CST) Service Coordinator as required within Wisconsin Statute 46.56. The position meets with eligible youth and their caregivers regularly and assess the youth’s strengths and needs. The position works with the youth and caregivers to identify client centered goals and implement a plan of care.

Pay range starts at $31.65 / hr

What are the primary job duties:

• Meets with the youth and caregivers regularly and provides support on an ongoing basis. Frequent contacts in person or via phone will occur during crises or challenging times.
• Refer youth and families for appropriate services within the agency or in communities. This includes service referrals for parents to strengthen parental capacities.
• Consult with service providers working with the family (i.e. therapists; school staff; parent coaches; CCS Worker) to monitor progress and needs.
• Work with the youth and family to implement a plan of care with measurable goals and monitor progress on an ongoing basis.
• Work with the youth and family to form their Coordinated Service Team. Coordinate and facilitate team meetings regularly.
• Completecase plans and permanency plans as requested.
• Complete required child strengths and needs assessments and enter into the reporting system. Collaborate with other agency staff to meet the youth and family’s needs.
• Completes necessary documentation in the eWISACWIS computer system.

Child Specific recruitment

• Engage in family find activities including Seneca searches, and other search engines to find family members. Include youth in family find activities as appropriate.
• Call family members, kin-like supports, treatment foster agencies, adoption agencies, and foster care coordinators as needed to seek out placements.
• Complete child presentations with prospective placement providers.
• Engage in creative recruitment activities to locate placement resources and include the Coordinated Services Team in this effort.
• Keep data of child recruitment strategies utilized for reporting.
• Evaluates substitute care during placement period.
• Complete child recruitments through ewisacwis and complete all placement paperwork necessary.

What are the minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human services field required.
• Certification or eligible for certification in the State of Wisconsin as a social worker preferred.
• Experience in child protective services preferred.
• Knowledge of Child Development preferred.
• Experience working in the field of mental health preferred.
• Any combination of education and experience necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must be a licensed driver and have access to an insured vehicle.

Portage County offers a GREAT benefit package, which includes the following;

• Vacation - available on day one!
• Health insurance - your choice of two health plans - (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
• Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
• Flexible spending account
• Dental insurance
• State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan - County contribution of 7.2%!
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Life insurance - premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
• Long term disability insurance - premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) - paid by the County
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer