Community Support and Services Coordinator

This is a full-time position in Florence County, Wisconsin which is located in the beautiful Northwoods of the state. This position provides services including evaluation, assessment, service plan development, and provision of the service coordination services to the following populations: young children, juveniles, families, and those with physical disabilities, mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, and alcohol and/or drug use disorders. If you love the great outdoors and like a variety of work where you are never bored this could be the perfect fit for you!

Under the general supervision of the Director and Division Manager. The primary roles and responsibilities of the Community Services Support and Service Coordinator is to provide services including evaluation, assessment, service plan development, and provision of the follow-along/service coordination services to the following populations: elderly, those with physical disabilities, mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, alcohol and/or drug addictions, children, and/or families. The focus of this position is to coordinate services, develop treatment or individual service plans and to work with all involved to help empower both individuals and families with the skills and resources they need to address their developmental, physical, or severe emotional disability; responsible for managing a caseload of individuals including individualized planning related to the outcomes the individuals are looking to achieve, collaboration with multiple systems and resource development.

$38,220 – $55,637 depending on experience with full benefit package that includes a state of Wisconsin pension.

The position is located in the Human Services Department located in the Historic County Courthouse in the County Seat of Florence, Wisconsin. Florence is a border community and is just west of Iron Mountain, Michigan and south of Crystal Falls, Michigan. The posted position if a 35 hour per week position with office hours from 8:30am – 4:00pm, Monday through Friday with a half hour lunch from 12-12:30pm. The ability to travel within the state of Wisconsin and across state lines along with a background checks are requirements for all applicants.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required at the time of hire or for the continuation of employment. Bachelor’s degree in social work or closely related field (human services, social services, psychology) from an accredited university or college. Certified Social Worker preferred (Those with a bachelor’s degree in social work must obtain Wisconsin Social Work Certification within two years of hire).
• At least one year experience in working with: target population; community organizations; and resources related to youth with disabilities, AODA, and Mental Health.
• Certified to conduct Children’s Long Term Care Functional screens with on year of hire.
• Experience in computer use and keyboarding, software including word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, etc.
• Knowledge of resources available to target populations served.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess training necessary for this position under Wisconsin State Statutes and be willing and able to obtain and maintain required training.
• Shall have the emotional stability, interpersonal skills, training, experience, and the ability needed to perform the assigned functions outlined in the position description.
• Eligibility for or certification as a social worker preferred.

To apply, please visit www.florencecountywi.com and go to the employment page to fill out an application and submit your cover letter and resume to the Florence County Clerk, Donna Trudell, at dtrudell@florencecountywi.gov.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.