Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. · 10 hours ago
Care Coordinator (Wraparound)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expWisconsin Community Services, Inc. is dedicated to providing comprehensive support for children and families. The Care Coordinator will provide intensive and individualized care coordination for children and adolescents under the Wraparound Practice Model, ensuring that families receive the necessary resources and support for their unique needs.
CharityEmploymentHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Maintains a caseload of approximately 8 children and families
Contact enrolled children and families within 48 hours of enrollment, and set up initial visit to occur within 5 business days of enrollment to introduce self and supports available
Schedule and attend weekly visits with assigned children and families, facilitate monthly Child and Family Team Meetings to discuss treatment planning, and maintain regular phone contact with assigned children and families and service providers as needed
Assemble a Child and Family Team within two (2) weeks of enrollment by interviewing the family, identifying family members/natural supports/service providers and other significant persons
Within the first 30 days, coordinates the meeting of the Child and Family Team and develops the initial individualized Plan of Care based on the identified strengths and needs, including a comprehensive 24-hour Crisis Plan
Monitor the provision and quality of services provided to the family through the Child and Family Team and is the liaison when new services/resources need to be sought or developed
Advocate for Children and Families across a variety of settings, including home, educational, court, and community settings, as needed
Attend all scheduled court hearings as a representative of Wraparound Milwaukee to support children and families throughout the court process and explain supports available/in place
Seek community resources with the assistance of the Team and modify the SAR whenever services or resources need to be added and/or deleted
Provide or arrange for transportation for youth/young adults to appointments, crisis/respite services, including assisting a child and family with identifying natural supports and sustainable transportation plans, etc., if needed
Provide or secure support and crisis/emergency services for youths enrolled and/or their families. This may be done through face-to-face contact, phone contact/ availability or an on-call system
Completes all necessary paperwork in a strength-based manner per Wraparound Milwaukee/Agency requirements,(i.e., court letters, Plans of Care, change of placement forms, SARs, Referrals, Progress Notes, evaluation instruments, consent forms, etc.)
Maintain accurate information online, ensuring that family demographic information and Child and Family Team Member contact information is up to date
Collaborate with other necessary individuals the youth and family may have contact with
Keep Wraparound Milwaukee informed of all emergencies or critical incidents (refer to Wraparound Policy #14 - Critical Incident Reporting)
Attend in-services and participate in staffings, weekly/monthly meetings, and consultations, as needed
Assist with child and family coverage for co-workers as needed or directed
Other job-related duties as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position
Qualification
Required
Must possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant area of education or human services and a minimum of one year of continued experience providing mental health services
Complete 85 hours of mandatory training in Wraparound philosophy and policies, as well as attend a Family Orientation within 6 months of their hire date
Ability to display cultural competence by responding respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth of each individual
Knowledge and skills to work with children, young adults and families
Valid driver's license, automobile, and insurance sufficient to meet agency requirements
Meet all the employee requirements including references, criminal background check, drug test, and driver's license check
Working knowledge of positive child/youth development; patience and understanding of traumatic life situations; the ability to interact with escalating youth and/or parents in a calm and professional manner; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations; perform basic computer functions; uses time efficiently and effectively; ability to multi-task; sensitivity towards cultural, ethnic and disability issues
Preferred
Working knowledge of computer applications preferred (Windows and Microsoft Word)
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
Company
Wisconsin Community Services, Inc.
For 110 years, Wisconsin Community Services, Inc.
201-500 employees
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