Youth Mental Health and Disability Services Care Manager

About the role

The Youth Dual Care Coordination program supports children and their families in Milwaukee County who are facing challenges with severe mental health and/or substance use disorders, with co-occurring developmental and/or physical disability needs. Our 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in sociology, social work, psychology, or closely related field (required).
• Reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement for local travel.
• Work culture that values the health and well-being of both clients and 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 medical insurance plan option with employee-only coverage offered at no monthly premium.

Pay

Candidates with a Bachelor's Degree: $24.00–26.00 per hour. Candidates with a Master's Degree: $27.00–30.00 per hour.

Schedule

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

Location

West Allis, WI. Local travel is required to meet with clients in their homes and other community settings throughout Milwaukee County and surrounding areas.