Youth CCS Care Coordinator (FT)

Company: Lad Lake Inc
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

For more than a century, Lad Lake has fostered the growth of children and young adults throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest - providing the opportunity for them to take their futures into their own hands by teaching responsibility and accountability. Most of all, Lad Lake has given boys and girls the chance to make a fresh start. Guiding growth has been our mission from the very beginning. It's what we do best: guiding youth and their families on a path toward independence and achievement. JOB SUMMARYTo make a measurable and positive difference in the lives of children and their families, youth, and young adults (ages 5-23), who are coping with a mental health or substance abuse diagnosis, as they transition to adulthood. Using a strengths-based and individualized approach Care Coordinators help develop skills for independence, leadership, and confidence and empower individuals and families to take ownership of their lives and achieve their goals. ESSENTIAL DUTIESAverage caseload of 14 children, youth, and young adults with mental health diagnoses. Facilitate all areas of services for children and young adults to include, but not limited to: coordinate mental health services, life skill development, employment & education supports, and connect to community resources.Advocate for youth/young adults across a variety of settings, including home, educational, court, and community settings, as needed.The Care Coordinator works with children, families, and young adults to develop an Individualized Recovery Plan (IRP), based on identified strengths and needs, including a detailed progressive reactive crisis plan.Serve as a liaison between children, families, young adults, and the community To monitor and negotiate delivery of services and agreements with children, families and young adults and their teams, to include modification of Individualized Recovery Plans as needed, in addition to new authorizations for services or discontinuing existing services. OTHER DUTIESContribute to the program's resource development effort by identifying new community resources available to our clients and staff and for the betterment of the program.Participate in efforts to promote Lad Lake and the CCS Program, as well as contribute to the development of the same.Participate in "additional duties as assigned" at the discretion of program management or agency administrative staff. REQUIRED EXPERIENCEEducation/Training: A master's degree in the areas of social work, psychology, sociology, or criminal justice is required. Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to organize work and manage time efficiently. Able to relate to young adults and set appropriate boundaries. Energetic, outgoing, positive attitude, self-starter, creative, and a team player.Experience: Some prior experience in working with youth and/or young adults with mental health either as an employee or volunteer is required. BENEFITSMedical, Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD Benefits PTO (up to 16 days annually to start) Holiday pay (up to 8 days) Tuition reimbursement401k profit sharingCasual dressOngoing paid training Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Employer Compensation details: 18.27-24.04 Hourly WagePI4e7211fdcbf8-25660-35370238

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