Human Service Worker

Milwaukee County•Milwaukee, WI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Milwaukee County is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team and contribute to the community. This role specifically focuses on the Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) waiver program, a Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver program designed to provide services for children with disabilities. The program aims to promote inclusion, access, and empowerment by utilizing Medicaid funding for community-based supports and services. Administered by the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services, Children, Youth and Family Services, this position is crucial for residents of Milwaukee County.

Requirements

Resident of the state of Wisconsin
Valid Wisconsin driver’s license with access to an insured and reliable vehicle; both maintained throughout employment
Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university in the field of Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or in a closely related field
At least one (1) year of experience working with Children with Disabilities, case management, or related experience.
Advanced knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.

Nice To Haves

Licensing or formal training in Social Work preferred.
Long-Term Care Functional Screen Certified preferred
Certificate or Completion of CLTS Waiver Basics

Responsibilities

Assess the functional and program needs of children to identify their disability related needs.
Review disability documentation to assess a child's daily living activity and independence to identify areas of potential development.
Utilize skills to complete eligibility assessment as required by state waiver manual requirements.
Review diagnostic and evaluation reports to complete re-certification and monthly reviews and reassess program eligibility on an annual basis.
Work collaboratively with parents and providers to develop individual services plans based on the child's disability related needs.
Collaborate with school districts, doctors, as well as community providers to respond to the needs of the children and their families.
Complete monthly home visits to ensure the child's disability related needs are met.
Review and develop safety and service plans to meet the child's unique needs.
Cultivate resources for families.
Complete case notes along with documentation of critical incidents and hospital visits.
Document all contacts including progress notes to demonstrate ongoing service provision.
Document Third Party claims activities, service delivery notes for each service, progress, and planning, as well as resources and referrals as appropriate.
Ensure Medicaid rules are followed.
Participate in child case staffing and other meetings to identify informal and formal support to coordinate with federal and state funding requirements.
Work collaboratively with county and community services to coordinate services that are goal and outcome based.
Identify appropriate referrals and resources for children and families based on the child's disability related needs.
Advocate and support children and their families.
Perform other duties as assigned.