Youth Support And Services Coordinator

Salary : $51,937.60 Annually

Location : Washburn, WI

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2024-40

Department: Human Services

Division: Family Services

Opening Date: 10/22/2024

Closing Date: 11/10/2024 11:59 PM Central

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: NON

Description

To provide services including assessment, planning, and ongoing case management to children with disabilities and their families.
To provide youth transition services for the Family Services Section.

Examples of Duties Provides referral, assessment and case management services to voluntary cases related to the Children's Community Options Program (CCOP) and Children's Long-Term Services (CLTS) waiversDetermines the range of services needed by children and families through interviews, home visits, collateral contacts, etc.
Coordinates services with other agencies/disciplines/community members such as law enforcement, schools, attorneys, mental health, alcohol and other drug, medical services, etc.
Links families with state advocacy organizations related to disability rightsAssists families in identifying and applying for benefits, entitlements, or reimbursementsAttends school-based Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings when family requests/approves attendanceProvides advice in areas permitted by law for non-attorneys on issues involving children's rights, benefits, or entitlementsProvides advocacy when appropriate on behalf of children in cases involving rights, benefits, or entitlementsExplores alternatives for financial assistancePerforms functional screening to determine eligibility for children's programsSecures verification and documentation of required informationRecords and maintains complete and accurate records and performs other general office duties as requiredSupports children and families throughout ongoing evaluation processes related to the child's disabilities Assists families and schools in developing transition plans for high school children to publicly funded adult long term care services Keeps informed of and processes all program changesEmploys a variety of measures to ensure that children with disabilities, together with their families and guardians, are prepared to enter and are provided with a seamless transition into the adult service system and knowledgeable about services available through the Aging and Disability Resource Center to assist with the transition Organize and facilitate quarterly meetings of the Children's Community Options Program (CCOP) Advisory CommitteeAnswers face-to-face, mail, e-mail, and phone inquiries; maintains regular office hours with scheduled appointmentsExplains program rules and requirements to the public, participants, and board membersParticipates in and completes ongoing training as required by the state and countyCompletes required daily/monthly/quarterly/annual reports and complies with all established policies and procedures of the state and countyParticipates in departmental, section, and individual supervisory meetingsProvides information presentations to other staff, professionals, and community groups related to department programs and policiesParticipates in supervision/consultationPerforms other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in human services related field such as social work, psychology, sociology, education, etc.One year experience in working with: target population; community organizations; and resources related to youth with disabilities.Certified to conduct Children's Long Term Care Functional screens within one year of hire.Experience in computer use and keyboarding (50 wpm), and Microsoft suite.Knowledge of resources available to target populations served.Valid drivers' license and reliable transportation Physical Demands Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time while performing duties Ability to drive Ability to lift up to 20 pounds Ability to work out in the field Requires physical demands such as seeing, hearing, and color perception to make judgments both in the office and out in the field Supplemental Information Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Interpersonal Skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, their families, staff, local agencies, and the publicRecognizes the importance of dealing with complex issues with children and their families in a purposeful and meaningful manner to facilitate maximum independenceIdentifies, with children and their families, strengths that can be linked to promoting optimal independencePersists in engaging children and their families in gathering information, making decisions, and seeking alternative funding and resourcesAbility to effectively identify health and safety concerns and act on behalf of children's best interests
Personal/Professional Awareness
Recognizes/respects needs and beliefs of diverse culturesUnderstands how values, style, and background can impact objectivity/biasDisplays an ability to be decisiveDisplays openness to new information
Analytical Thinking
Ability to appropriately interpret underlying causes of situations or behaviorsAbility to quickly understand and grasp complex issues
Communication Skills
Creates situations that allow for open communication with children, their families and collaterals Communicates clearly and accurately, orally and in writing Uses interviewing techniques/methods that assist in obtaining essential information
Organizational Skills
Uses effective time management techniquesDocuments cases accuratelyExhibits good problem-solving skills

Shifts and Work Hours:
Generally, the courthouse is open from 8:00am until 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Depending upon the position, full-time employees may be scheduled either 37.5 or 40 hours per week.

Shifts for Dispatch personnel will vary, but cover 24-hours per day, 365 days per year.
Applicants for these positions must be flexible.
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Insurance:
Health insurance is available to regular employees that work 26 hours per week or more and those that are eligible for participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System.
Coverage is effective upon completion of one full calendar month of employment.

Both Disability and Life Insurance are available.
A Section 125 Plan (Flexible Spending) is available.

Sick Leave:
Sick time is accumulated at the rate of eight (8) days per year for full-time employees and is pro-rated based on hours worked for employees working 50% time or more.
New employees are provided with 37.5 or 40 hours upon hire (in addition to the monthly allocation), which may be used for any purpose during the first year of employment.

Vacation for full-time employees scheduled 1950 hours per year:
Upon Hire: 37.5 hours
After One (1) year: 75 hours
After Five (5) years: 112.5 hours
After Ten (10) years: 150 hours
After Fifteen (1) years: 187.5 hours

Vacation for full-time employees scheduled 2080 hours per year:
Upon Hire: 40 hours
After One (1) year: 80 hours
After Five (5) years: 120 hours
After Ten (10) years: 160 hours
After Fifteen (1) years: 200 hours

Up to five (5) days equivalent of vacation may be carried over to the next year and must be used within the first 6 months of the new year.

For employees working more than 50% time, but less than full-time, vacation time is pro-rated based upon the regular number of hours scheduled.

Holidays:

New Year's Eve, New Years Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Spring Holiday (Friday before Easter), Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Fourth of July, Christmas Eve

Retirement:
Wisconsin Retirement System (Employee and Employer each contribute).

An optional Deferred Compensation Program is available.

Additional voluntary insurances are available, including: Vision, Dental, Accident, Disability and Critical Care.
Premiums are payroll deducted for those who choose to enroll.

01

Are you able to meet all of the physical requirements of this position as identified in the job description?
Yes No

02

What is the highest level of education you have attained?
High School Diploma/GED/HSED Some College or Technical School Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Masters Degree or Higher Less than a High School Diploma

03

How many years of experience do you have providing case management services to children with disabilities and their familes?
Five or more years One to Four Years Less than One Year

Required Question