Crisis Care Coordinator - REACH

Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown to become one of the largest human service agencies in the two state area serving more than 125,000 clients annually. We are looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals like you to help provide services including outpatient behavioral health management, international, domestic and special needs adoptions, older adult services, support services for children, youth and families, community corrections programs and support services for adults with disabilities and / or mental health concerns.

Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the quality of their lives. Does this describe your personal mission statement? Are you motivated to serve by sharing your talents? If you would like to help us achieve our mission, please apply for the following opportunity.

Description

Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI is seeking a Crisis Care Coordinator to join our REACH youth crisis team in Milwaukee!

Reaching, Engaging, and Assisting Children & Families (REACH) provides care coordination to youth who are experiencing a psychiatric crisis or youth that are at risk of experiencing a psychiatric crisis if interventions are not provided. The goal of reach is to prevent out of home placement by helping clients obtain supportive services in the community to improve the youth's coping skills or reduce the risk of harm to themselves or others.

The position is full time, benefits eligible opportunity. Hours are Monday through Friday, but will require flexibility to include evenings to meet the needs of clients. Participation in on-call rotation is required.

Examples of services Expected may include (These are examples, not all inclusive, and all services may not be provided by an individual employee.) :

• Assessment of functional abilities
• Care / Service planning
• Care / Service facilitation

AGENCY REQUIREMENTS (Required of all employees) :

DIRECT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (Required of all employees providing direct services) :

Essential Duties and responsibilities :

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

PERKS :

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Upon offer, candidates must successfully complete the necessary background, caregiver, medical and any other checks required, according to program requirements . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

The specific education and / or experience is determined by the service delivered and the funding stream requirements.

General Requirements :

LSS approved examples of human service degrees include, but are not limited to the following :

If not listed above, a transcript review as well as payer review may be requested of the applicant / potential employee.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

The incumbent of this position must have a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation to perform the essential duties of the role; a motor vehicle check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record per the LSS Driver Safety Procedure is required, and ability to meet LSS auto insurance requirements.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

COMPUTER SKILLS / TECHNOLOGY :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT :

TRAVEL : Daily travel may be required. Some overnight travel may be required.

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.