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Description
Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI is currently seeking a Forensic Care Coordinator for our new Supervised Release Program. This role will primarily serve the Ashland, Chippewa and St Croix counties.
This role works with sexually violent people who are committed under WI statute 980. While they currently may be living at Sandridge Secure Treatment Center, the role of LSS is to provide service coordination and services to assist them with a transition to living in the community.
Duties include work involving the assessment, service planning, and implementation of the service plan for individuals as well as providing release planning and on-going case management in the community, including home visits.
This is a full time and benefit eligible role, with remote options!
Sexually violent person: This is someone who has a mental disorder that makes it likely the person will engage in future acts of sexual violence convicted of a sexually violent offense, adjudicated as delinquent for a sexually violent offense, or found not guilty of or not responsible for a sexually violent offense by reason of mental disease or defect. These people are committed under Wis. Stat. ch. 980.
Performs other duties as required.
At Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI, the health and safety of our colleagues and clients is our top priority! LSS reviews and follows CDC and other public health guidelines. Dependent on program, LSS employees are required to mask based COVID-19 levels. All employees are expected to adhere to LSS health and safety protocols.
Examples of services Expected may include (These are examples, not all inclusive, and all services may not be provided by an individual employee.):
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.
General Requirements:
Two years’ experience providing social services to individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or in the criminal justice field.
Bachelor’s degree in relevant area of human services.
LSS approved examples of human service degrees for this role include, but are not limited to the following:
* Community Mental Health
* Substance Use
* Counseling/Guidance
* Criminal Justice
* Occupational Therapy
* Psychology
* Recreational Therapy
* Rehabilitation Counseling
* Social Worker
* Sociology
* Vocational Counseling
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:
* Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret to complete required documentation by established timeframes.
* Ability to document in a neat, legible, accurate, objective and consistent manner to reflect the services provided.
* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from all levels of LSS management and employees, as well as the individual, family, and circle of support.
COMPUTER SKILLS/TECHNOLOGY:
* Working knowledge of computers to allow employee to access computer systems and applications to complete timecards, read and respond to email, and complete required on-line training.
* Ability to utilize efficiently an electronic health record(s) for documentation of direct services.
* Must be able to work on computer and utilize computer applications and programs to effectively complete the job.
* Ability to work within a variety of ever-changing software packages and computer systems.
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.
Qualifications
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/M/W/VET/DISABILITY
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