Care Coordinator - Milwaukee Youth CCS/CLTS

Professional Services Group•West Allis, WI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Professional Services Group is hiring for the Care Coordinator with our Youth CCS/CLTS Dual Care Coordination program in Milwaukee County! 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. We are seeking compassionate and dedicated professionals to join our team as Care Coordinators in our Youth CCS/CLTS 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. CCS/CLTS Dual Care Coordination 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.