Job description

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Do you enjoy being a part of a diverse and dynamic team? Are you looking for a rewarding job with career growth potential? If so, consider working at Wellpoint Care Network – a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplaces in 2021 and the 2021 BizTimes large non-profit of the year.

Wellpoint is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children, and our goal is to strengthen and support families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus. We are seeking competent, compassionate, and career-oriented therapists to serve as a Service Facilitator/Care Coordinator.

Job Purpose:

Our next CCS Service Facilitator/Care Coordinator will responsible for community-based family support for mental health and behavioral needs of youth and young adults. Our next CCS Service Facilitator/Care Coordinator will support families through community resources and a strengths-based approach to help and healing.

Duties:

• Performs clinical assessments, including intake interviews and screens for new referrals using trauma informed and recovery-oriented perspective.
• Develops, directs and implements client treatment plans, interventions, skill training and crisis management.
• Creates appropriate expectations for family involvement upon admission.
• Encourages family investment and participation in treatment planning and ongoing treatment.
• Develops a network of community support and resources and connects clients with these resources as appropriate.
• Demonstrates relationship building and information sharing skills while supporting a collaborative system of care.
• Establishes and maintains a working knowledge of the WCHSD programs, resources, and supports.
• Completes all necessary paperwork timely and utilizes trauma informed, strength-based language.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Ability to work in-home with children and families, as well as coordinate services with ancillary providers within the community.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work within the community; in conjunction with timely completion of documentation to support the work completed in the community.
• Ability to take initiative and act quickly and independently when the situation demands it; sees a need and takes appropriate action without being prompted or reminded; demonstrates ability to effectively deal with crisis situations.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism while working effectively and harmoniously with staff, program participants, social service agencies, legal parties, and the public.
• Demonstrate an ability to effective understanding and practice of cultural humility and ability work and communicate respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficient in the usage of computer software; demonstrate an understanding of computer file systems and computer software packages, e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Teams, ADP, etc.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license required.
• Physical exam, drug screen, motor vehicle report, and background checks are required for this position.

Position Details & Extras:

• Full time with benefits.
• Hybrid on-site/remote work is available with reliable broadband connection.
• No crisis intervention/weekend on-call.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) may apply.
• Reimbursement for mileage.
• Bilingual stipends.
• Interaction with personnel, clients, family members, visitors, volunteers, interns, and vendors under all conditions and circumstances.
• Fast paced, flexible work schedule.
• Incumbents will occasionally need to be available for extra hours and/or provide flexibility to accommodate special events, peak demand or staff shortages

Organizational Information:

Wellpoint Care Network is a Wisconsin provider of family-centered care and educational services. As a national leader of Trauma Informed Care – a philosophy and practice that acknowledges the profound effects of trauma on the developing brain – we are passionate about delivering quality, evidence-informed care to help children and families overcome trauma and thrive.

Wellpoint provides a rich continuum of services, including:

• Child Welfare and Foster Care
• Support for youth who have aged out of care
• Care Coordination and Wraparound services
• Mental health therapy and supports such as The Clinic @ Wellpoint, Family Preservation, Caregiver Support, Integrated Community Treatment
• Professional education and clinical consultation (for organizations, schools, and individual/family)

We are committed to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourage minority candidates to apply. For more information, visit our website www.wellpoint.org.

To protect the health and well-being of our employees, clients and community members we come in contact with on a daily basis, Wellpoint has decided to mandate the COVID vaccine for all employees or be approved with a qualified exemption. Please note that job candidates must be partially vaccinated within thirty (30) days of hire, and fully vaccinated within sixty (60) days of hire or approved for an exemption.

Wellpoint is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Milwaukee, WI 53222: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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