Forensic Coordinator - La Crosse, Juneau, and Monroe Counties

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 currently seeking a Forensic Coordinator to serve La Crosse, Juneau, and Monroe counties!

Our Forensic Coordinators provide case management for individuals that have been convicted of crimes, are in prison and have Diagnostic and statistical manual (DSM) mental health diagnosis . This roles collaborates closely with the Department of Corrections (DOC) to help individuals released from the correctional institution reenter the community successfully.

The individual will be required to meet clients in the prison system and in the community to perform assessments, investigations / screenings to determine entry and placement in the Forensic Opening Avenues for Reentry Success Program.

This is a full time, benefit eligible and hybrid role! No weekends!

Under direction, performs work involving the assessment, service planning, and implementation of the service plan for assigned individuals. Performs other duties as required.

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

• Care / Service planning
• Care / Service facilitation

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 :

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

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

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 :

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently bend / stoop, crouch, climb stairs and kneel. This position will require the ability to access a variety of locations in the community.

The employee must react appropriately in times of crisis that may include verbal aggression.

The incumbent of this position works in a community environment (home, office, community, etc.). The incumbent will also be exposed to outdoor conditions when traveling on company business.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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

Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor Degree of Hum. Serv. or Related Field (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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