Care Coordinator - Children's Long-term Support Waiver Program - Walworth County - Full-time

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CLTS Care Coordinators serves as the main point of contact in helping families obtain CLTS services necessary to help keep their children safely in a home/community setting./p pThe position is full time, Monday through Friday, first shift, and may require flexibility to meet the needs of the families. Bilingual fluency in Spanish preferred but not required./p pUnder direction, performs work involving the assessment, service planning, and implementation of the service plan for assigned individuals. Performs other duties as required./p p /p pstrongDIRECT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (Required of all employees providing direct services):/strong/p ul liPromote client independence and growth, consistent with the service plan./li liProvide services using a trauma-informed and person and/or family-centered model./li liProvide services utilizing agency approved and supported evidence-based practices that have been indicated by the funder and/or agency./li liAccurately complete time reporting./li /ul p /p pstrongEssential Duties and responsibilities:/strong/p pThis 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./p ul liAssessment of functional abilities/li ul liAssess client’s needs utilizing the required assessment tool(s) (e.g. functional screen)./li liRe-assess, as needed, and at least annually./li liInformation to complete the assessment is gained via interviews, collateral contacts and prior records./li /ul liCare/Service planning/li ul liWork alongside the client, their family, his/her supports, and other service providers, develop and implement a comprehensive and individualized service plan./li liWhen required by the program/service, coordinate and authorize services according to the service plan./li liWork collaboratively with clients, service teams, and clinical supervisor to determine interventions./li liCommunicate effectively with team members and providers. When authorizing services, articulate the expectations of the service./li liMake recommendations within the client team and scope of practice./li /ul liCare/Service facilitation/li ul liProvide services to assigned clients in alignment with the service plan./li liCoordinate and facilitate person and/or family-centered team meetings./li liTestify at legal proceedings as required by law and/or role./li liComplete documentation within required timelines and expectations per LSS, regulation, funders, and practice standards./li liMaintain client records./li /ul liApply working knowledge of:/li ul liCasework principles and methods./li liHuman behavior, dynamics of groups, interpersonal relations, and social interactions./li liSocial problems and their effects on individuals./li liCommunity Resources/li /ul liAttend and participate in:/li ul liStaff development programs, including in-service training, staff meetings and professional seminars/li liClinical supervision, when supervision is a program requirement/li /ul liUnderstand productivity expectations. Meet or exceed the standards that have been established for the role and the program./li liPerform other duties and special projects as required./li liOrganize and plan work effectively./li /ul p /p pstrongPERKS:/strong/p ul liMedical/Dental/Vision Insurance/li liFlex Spending for Dependent Health Care/li liMileage reimbursement/li liPaid Time Off/li li10 Paid Holidays/li liAbility to Contribute to 403B/li liEmployee Assistance Program/li liService Awards and Recognition/li listrongRemote Work  - 2 days a week from Home/strong/li /ul p /p pstrongQualifications/strong/p pTo 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 requirementsstrongem./em/strong Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions./p p /p pstrongEDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: /strong/p pstrongGeneral Requirements:/strong/p pBachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Bachelor’s Degree in a Health and Human Services related field/p pLSS approved examples of human service degrees include, but are not limited to the following:/p ul li style="list-style-type: none;" ul liChild Development/Family Relations/li liCommunity Mental Health/li liSubstance Use/li liCounseling/Guidance/li liCriminal Justice/li liMarriage and Family/li liOccupational Therapy/li liPsychology/li liRecreational Therapy/li liRehabilitation Counseling/li liSocial Worker/li liSociology/li liSpecial Education/li liVocational Counseling/li liA minimum of one year of experience working with children and/or youth with disabilities or an equivalent combination of academic preparation and experience./li /ul /li /ul pstrongemChildren’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Requirements:/em/strong/p ul liThrough a course of study leading to a BA/BS degree in a health or human services related field and one year of experience working with persons of the specific target group for which they are employed./li /ul p /p pstrongCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:/strong/p pThe 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./p p /p pstrongLANGUAGE SKILLS: /strong/p ul liAbility to read, write, analyze and interpret to complete required documentation by established timeframes./li liAbility to document in a neat, legible, accurate, objective and consistent manner to reflect the services provided./li liAbility 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./li /ul p /p pstrongCOMPUTER SKILLS/TECHNOLOGY:/strong/p ul liWorking 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./li liAbility to utilize efficiently an electronic health record(s) for documentation of direct services./li liMust be able to work on computer and utilize computer applications and programs to effectively complete the job./li liAbility to work within a variety of ever-changing software packages and computer systems./li /ul p /p pstrongPHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:/strong/p ul liThe 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./li liWhile 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. em /em/li liThe employee must react appropriately in times of crisis that may include verbal aggression./li liThe 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./li liThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. /li /ul p /p pstrongTRAVEL:/strong  Daily travel may be required. /p pLSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)./p