What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Service Professional position at LSS of WI & UP MI?
Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI is currently seeking a Human Service Professional (Parent Educator) who will focus on skill building and psycho-social development working with CCS, wraparound, and CST clients in the Sauk / Columbia County areas! This role is a part time, 20 hour per week opportunity!
Our Human Service Professionals provide mentoring services to both parents and youth. Parent mentors provide in-home parent education and support, assess parent functioning, collaborate with family to create a service goal plan, and provide parenting interventions through verbal instruction, role-modeling, video instruction and interactive activities. Youth mentors provide emotional support, social and recreational development to supplement the work of parents, teachers, counselors, social workers and other providers.
Under direction, perform work involving the delivery of professional human services to individuals, families, and / or groups. This work may be completed in a variety of settings (e.g. home, school, office, community) utilizing various forms of service delivery (e.g. in-person, audio, visual) per the service plan. Performs other duties as required.
Examples of services Expected may include (These are examples, not all inclusive, and all services may not be provided by an individual employee.) :
- Individual and / or Family Psychoeducation (e.g. mental health, substance use, parenting)
- Participation on recovery teams. (provide feedback around service delivery and progress)
AGENCY REQUIREMENTS (Required of all employees) :
DIRECT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (Required of all employees providing direct services) :
Essential Duties and responsibilities :
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
PERKS :
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Upon offer, candidates must successfully complete the necessary background, caregiver, medical and any other checks required, according to program requirements Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :
The specific education and / or experience is determined by the service delivered and the funding stream requirements (noted below).
Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Requirements :
LSS approved examples of human service degrees include, but are not limited to the following :
If not listed above, a transcript review as well as payer review may be requested of the applicant / potential employee.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :
The incumbent of this position must have a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation to perform the essential duties of the role; a motor vehicle check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record per the LSS Driver Safety Procedure is required, and ability to meet LSS auto insurance requirements.
LANGUAGE SKILLS :
COMPUTER SKILLS / TECHNOLOGY :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT :
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently bend / stoop, crouch, climb stairs and kneel. This position will require the ability to access a variety of locations in the community.
The employee must react appropriately in times of crisis that may include verbal aggression.
The incumbent of this position works in a community environment (home, office, community, etc.). The incumbent will also be exposed to outdoor conditions when traveling on company business.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TRAVEL : Daily travel may be required. Some overnight travel may be required.
LSS is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
