Prisoner Reintegration Liaison
Company: Wisconsin Community Services
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: November 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Responsibilities:Position Summary: This position coordinates
pre and post release services for individuals returning to the
community from the Milwaukee County House of Corrections or
involved with DOC Community Corrections Probation and Parole. May
also serve consumers in the general population.Essential
Functions:---Conduct orientation sessions for eligible individuals
interested in participating in the Prisoner Reintegration
Program.---Conduct LS/CMI (Risk) assessments for eligible
individuals.---Set up Recovery Support Teams of formal and informal
supports that will provide a support network.---Facilitate and
coordinate Recovery Support Team meetings to develop a Single
Coordinated Care Plan (SCCP) based on consumer strengths and needs,
values and preferences and the SCCP to reach favorable and
measurable outcomes to be completed within 30 days.---Document the
SCCP, progress notes, authorization, crisis plans and collect
outcome data in a timely manner.---Monitor the provision and
quality of services through the Recovery Support Team and modify
the SCCP per the established guidelines. Act as an advocate on
behalf of the consumer.---Arrange or provide transportation if
appropriate and when needed. Be flexible and able to drive to a
variety of locations for meetings with clients and other
agencies.---Maintain a caseload of consumers, including weekly
face-to-face contacts, arranging and attending Recovery Support
Team meetings and other meetings on behalf of the consumer, along
with participating in administrative and collaborative meetings and
activities associated with the Wiser Choice and Behavioral Health
Department as required.---Complete, face-to-face & telephone
interviews of the required outcome data collection instruments
(GPRA) for each client at intake when needed, at 6 months
post-intake and at disenrollment of program.---Prepare and conduct
trainings on the Wraparound philosophy and approach to services.
Counsel, support and engage the consumer in the AODA Wraparound
process.---Maintain contact with consumers at various locations in
the community.Other Duties and Responsibilities:1.Assist in
educating and engaging consumers in the treatment
process.2.Participate in Recovery Support meetings as
appropriate.3.Attend training as required to enhance facilitation
skills.4.Collaborate with other necessary individuals that the
consumer may have contact with, i.e. Probation and Parole, DOC,
social services, Courts, attorneys, employers, Milwaukee Bureau of
Child Welfare, etc.5.Other duties and responsibilities as
determined by the Program Director.6.Assist the consumer to access
AODA treatment and recovery services which may include mental
health services, housing assistance, employment assistance, social
services, educational services and other services as needs are
identified.Work Relationship and Scope: Reports directly to the
Program Director. Has contact with a wide variety of individuals
including incarcerated individuals, correctional staff, probation
and parole staff, WCS staff, AODA and recovery support services
providers, funders, family members and the general public. Job
Qualifications:Minimal qualifications:
Keywords: Wisconsin Community Services, Milwaukee , Prisoner Reintegration Liaison, Other , Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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