Social Worker - CCS Program
Job Requirements
This position primarily coordinates services to children and their families involved in Comprehensive Community Services (CCS), along with the Children’s Community Options Program (CCOP) and the Children Long Term Support (CLTS) program with a recovery-oriented, person-centered team approach.
- Provides Service Facilitation, primarily for Comprehensive Community Services (CCS), along with the Children’s Community Options Program (CCOP) and Children’s Long Term Support SED Waivers (CLTS).
- Conducts State-designed Functional Screen to determine which Special Needs Unit programs the child is eligible for.
- Provides orientation to the family and service providers who are new to any of the programs.
- Aids the family in developing a team to work collaboratively on behalf of the child and family involved in programming.
- Completes comprehensive assessments for each consumer to identify strengths, needs, values, priorities, and recovery goals.
- Schedules and facilitates team meetings to review assessment results and develop the recovery-oriented service plan for families, outlining each team member’s responsibilities, outcome expectations, and outcome measurements.
- Maintains ongoing delivery of services with the consumer, family, community agencies, and providers.
- Completes required program paperwork and maintains compliance with agency case record requirements according to program regulations.
- Aids in the development of a crisis/safety plan for each child, covering situations at home, in the community, and at school.
- Assists with crisis or emergency situations.
- Evaluates and implements appropriate respite care resources for respective family’s treatment needs.
- Participates in arranging appropriate placements for consumers.
- Conducts home and community visits as needed.
- Provides consumer transportation when appropriate.
Other Experience and Qualifications
Two years of experience working primarily with children and families, including programs dealing with mental health or AODA issues, within the last ten years. Certification or eligibility for certification in Wisconsin as a social worker preferred.
Application Instructions
Apply In Person: Portage County Human Resources
1462 Strongs Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Attn: Human Resources - PORTAGE COUNTY
Apply Online: www.co.portage.wi.gov
You may also call 715-346-1327 to have an application mailed to you.