Recovery Support Coordinator - Recovery Support Coordination (RSC)
Company: Wisconsin Community Services
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Job Responsibilities:The Recovery Service Coordination staff of
Wisconsin Community Services is a close knit unit. Join us! As a
Recovery Service Coordinator, you will organize AODA treatment and
recovery support services for a case load of 10-15 individuals.
These individuals are returning to the community from the Wisconsin
Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities, may be assigned to DOC
Community Corrections Probation and Parole, or be part of the
general population.Key Service to the Individual includes:
- Accept referrals and initiate a process to access their
strengths and needs of the individual.
- Offer service coordination and treatment planning in
conjunction with a probation and Parole plan.
- Set up (within two weeks of enrollment) Recovery Support Teams
of formal and informal networks that will support the individual.
Teams include but are not limited to the Recovery Support
Coordinator, consumer, Probation and Parole agent, AODA treatment
provider, Division of Milwaukee Child Protection Service (DMCPS)
and natural supports.
- Facilitate and coordinate Recovery Support Team meetings to
develop a Recovery Plan of care (RPOC) based on consumer strengths
and needs, values and preferences, and goals from other systems
such as DOC, DMCPS, Deferred Prosecution Agreements, etc.) to help
the individual reach favorable and measurable outcomes.
- Prepare and conduct training on Wraparound philosophy and
approach to services for consumers to AODA, mental health vendors
and other team members.
- Counsel, support, and engage the consumer in the AODA
Wraparound process. Promote self-sufficiency and assist with
rebuilding relationships and daily living.
- Advocate and be a liaison for the consumer when new
services/resources need to be developed. Act as an advocate on
behalf of the consumer regarding the Court system and other
institutions.
- Provide or secure support and crisis services for the
consumers. This may be through face-to-face contact or phone
contact.
- Arrange or provide transportation if appropriate and when
needed. Be able to be flexible and able to drive to a variety of
locations for meetings with clients and other agencies.
- Document the (RPOC), progress notes, authorization, crisis
plans and collect outcome data in a timely manner with
accuracy.
- Maintain regular contact with consumers through weekly
face-to-face interaction, arranging and attending Recovery Support
Team meetings and other meetings on behalf of the consumer, and
24/7 accessibility for possible crisis response. The case load may
vary by the demands of the department. Job
Qualifications:Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Highly organized and
attention to detail and follow through. Excellent communication and
writing skills a must. Ability to work with diverse populations.
Knowledge of the issues of substance abuse and addiction issues
required. Knowledge of criminal justice and available community
resources preferred. Experience in interviewing and meeting
facilitation preferred. Computer skills are essentialMinimal
qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work,
or Human Services required; 3 years related experience. Knowledge
of Wraparound Philosophy a plus. Valid Wisconsin Driver's License,
automobile insurance and access to an automobile required. Must be
able to use a computer and type a minimum of 35 WPM. Must be able
to meet security clearance standards set by the Wisconsin Dept. of
Corrections and Milwaukee County. Salary Schedule GX with
additional compensation considered for Bilingual
(Spanish/English).pm21 Other Job Information (if applicable):APPLY
ONLINE AT WWW.WISCS.ORG ORSEND RESUME TO HRA@wiscs.org ATTN:
RECOVERY SERVICES COORDINATIONWisconsin Community Services is an
Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability,
status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or
local law.PM21 PI0d7c61666d59-31181-34034743
Keywords: Wisconsin Community Services, Milwaukee , Recovery Support Coordinator - Recovery Support Coordination (RSC), Other , Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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