Description
Salary: $18.67 – $23.19 based on experience
La Causa Social Services is dedicated to supporting youth and adults with mental health and substance use needs. We are currently seeking a passionate, energetic Care Coordinator to join our youth care coordinated services team.
Why Join La Causa, Inc.?
- Meaningful work supporting individuals and families
- Collaborate with a network of professionals in crisis response.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Potential for career advancement within the organization.
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Competitive benefits and paid leave including your birthday!
Your Role:
As a Care Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for coordinating services for youth with mental health and substance use needs and supporting their families. You’ll serve as their advocate, connecting them with essential community resources and ensuring their individualized care plan is met by way of a strength-based, solution-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally humble approach.
JOB LOCATION: Social Services – Youth Programs
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Responsible for coordination of services for individuals enrolled in the CORE/CCS (Early Intervention) Program.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Legend: E = Essential / NE = Non-Essential / N/A = Not Applicable
- Facilitate all aspects of services for consumers (transport participants as needed, assemble teams, assess needs and strengths, develop an individualized Plan of Care (POC), complete functional screens, advocate, provide or secure services, etc.). E
- Serve as a liaison between the child/family and service providers and assure acquisition of services. E
- In collaboration with the team, monitor and negotiate provision of services and agreements, modify the POC and authorizations when new services are added and/or existing services discontinued, etc. E
- Follow and ensure all legal, organizational and contractual requirements, laws and policies. E
- Prepare, complete, distribute, and/or submit required items by due dates. E
- Attend meetings and professional development activities, as requested. E
- Establish and maintain good communication, collaboration, and cooperation with all stakeholders. E
- Follow all duties of a mandated reporter. E
- Perform other related duties, as assigned. E
- Be a team player. E
Requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands 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.
The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, reach, stoop, bend, and walk. Infrequent lifting may be encountered.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is generally performed in field and office environments, including travel. Local travel required; some state-wide travel as needed. Flexible hours required; as dictated by program needs.
REPORTS TO: Clinician/Therapist/Supervisor – CORE/CCS-Youth
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) from an accredited school in Social Work or related field (i.e.; psychology, sociology, counseling).
- One (1) year of continued experience providing mental health services.
- Able to work and communicate frankly and effectively with adults, families, and all team members to implement problem solving strategies, understand issues, and to provide crisis services in an ethical, respectful, responsible manner.
- Able to demonstrate positive cultural intelligence with diverse groups and individuals.
- Excellent critical thinking, organizational skills, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication, verbal and written, interpersonal skills, and ability to work with others.
- Knowledge and experience with experience in using Microsoft Office suite.
- Transportation, valid Wisconsin Driver’s license, state minimum auto insurance, and must meet La Causa, Inc. driving standards.
- Must be able to successfully pass criminal history background checks.
- Must be able to work flexible hours based on program needs.
About La Causa, Inc.:
La Causa, Inc., founded in 1972, is one of Wisconsin’s largest bilingual, multicultural agencies. Our mission is to provide children, youth and families with quality, comprehensive services to nurture healthy family life and enhance community stability. We have several divisions that provide vital services to the community including Crisis Nursery & Respite Center, Early Education & Care Center, La Causa Charter School, Social Services: Adult Services and Youth Services, and Administration. At the heart of our mission is the dedicated staff that welcomes all into Familia La Causa and serves the children and families of Milwaukee.
Join Our Team—Apply Today!
Be part of something bigger, join Familia La Causa. Help us provide life-changing crisis support to those who need it most. Apply now and take the next step in your career!
You can learn more about La Causa at lacausa.org/about-us/