Youth Services Care Coordinator

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GROUP; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Professional Services Group (PSG) is seeking a Care Coordinator for the CCS/CLTS Dual Care Coordination program in Milwaukee County. The role supports youth and families facing severe mental health or substance use challenges, using wraparound services to develop multi-disciplinary plans that address needs and strengths.

The Care Coordinator will manage a caseload of youth in CCS/CLTS, coordinating in-home and community services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sociology, social work, psychology, or closely related is required.
• Must have reliable daily transportation, valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management for a caseload of 12-13 clients.
• Interview and evaluate clients and families during intake and assessment.
• Create and implement goal-oriented, strengths-based treatment plans.
• Facilitate team meetings with client, family, and service providers.
• Develop crisis/safety plans for clients and families.
• Develop a family support team with formal and informal supports.
• Collaborate with school personnel, mental health professionals, CFSS workers, and court officials.
• Advocate for clients in emergencies and crises.
• Safely transport clients as needed.

Skills

Case management

Interviewing

Assessment

Treatment planning

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in sociology, social work, psychology, or closely related field

Job description

Professional Services Group is hiring for the Care Coordinator with our CCS/CLTS Dual Care Coordination program in Milwaukee County!

Are you looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the social services/mental health field? Join our team at PSG! We are a dynamic community-based social services organization dedicated to helping individuals and families reach their full potential through innovative programming tailored to diverse communities.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated professionals to join our team as Care Coordinators in our Youth Dual Care Coordination program. This program supports children and their families in Milwaukee County who are facing challenges with severe mental health and/or substance use disorders, with co-occurring developmental and/or physical disability needs. Our programming follows the wraparound model of service delivery to identify needed services and develop multi-disciplinary treatment plans that address both the strengths and needs of the family.

As the Care Coordinator, you will manage a caseload of youth who are dually enrolled in Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) and Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) programs. You will coordinate in-home and community-based services to support the families’ individualized needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CARE COORDINATOR:

• Provide case management services to a caseload of 12-13 clients.
• Interview and evaluate clients and families during the intake and assessment process to analyze client and family needs and strengths.
• Create and implement goal-oriented and strengths-based treatment plans.
• Facilitate team meetings with the client, family, and direct service providers to support and monitor progress of goals and services.
• Develop a crisis/safety plan for the client and family.
• Develop a family support team comprised of formal and informal supports.
• Work in collaboration with other providers, school personnel, mental health professionals, Child and Family Services workers, and court officials.
• Exercise judgement to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.
• Safely transport clients as needed.

LOCATION: West Allis, WI. Local travel is required to meet with clients within their home and other community spaces throughout Milwaukee County and surrounding areas, with mileage reimbursement.

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with occasional evenings to accommodate families’ schedules.

PAY RATE: Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree: $24.00-26.00 per hour

Candidates with a Master's Degree: $27.00-30.00 per hour

WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?

• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Work culture that values not only the health and well-being of the clients we serve but also our staff
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• Competitive benefits package, including: paid time off and company holidays; health, vision, dental, and life insurance; short-term disability; 401k and profit sharing; pet insurance; and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • One of our medical insurance plan options with employee-only coverage is offered with no monthly premium!

REQUIREMENTS:

• At minimum, a Bachelor's degree in sociology, social work, psychology, or closely related is required.
• Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status