Youth Services Care Coordinator

Looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the social services/mental health field? Join our team at Professional Services Group! 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 new and developing Youth Dual Care Coordination program. This program is focused on supporting children and their families in Milwaukee County who are facing challenges with severe mental health and/or substance use disorders, as well as clients with co-occurring developmental and/or physical disability needs. 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.

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 office with flexibility for hybrid/remote work scheduling after training is complete. Local travel is required to meet with clients within the home and other community spaces, with mileage reimbursement. Must be available to meet in-person with clients in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

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

SALARY: 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!
• Flexible hours and great work-life balance
• 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 health insurance plans is now offered with no monthly premium!

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.

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