Youth CCS Care Coordinator (FT)

Job Description

Job Description

For more than a century, Lad Lake has fostered the growth of children and young adults throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest – allowing them to take their futures into their own hands by teaching responsibility and accountability. Most of all, Lad Lake has allowed boys and girls to make a fresh start. Guiding growth has been our mission from the very beginning. It’s what we do best : guiding youth and their families toward independence and achievement.

JOB SUMMARY

To make a measurable and positive difference in the lives of children and their families, youth, and young adults (ages 5-23) who are coping with a mental health or substance abuse diagnosis as they transition to adulthood. Using a strengths-based and individualized approach, care coordinators help develop skills for independence, leadership, and confidence, and they empower individuals and families to take ownership of their lives and achieve their goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Responsible for managing an average caseload of 14 children, youth, and young adults with mental health diagnoses.
• Facilitate all areas of services for children and young adults, including, but not limited to, coordination of mental health services, life skill development, employment and education supports, and connection to community resources.
• Advocate for youth and young adults in various settings, such as home, educational, court, and community settings.
• Work with children, families, and young adults to develop an Individualized Recovery Plan (IRP) based on identified strengths and needs, including a detailed progressive reactive crisis plan.
• Act as a liaison between children, families, young adults, and the community.
• Monitor and negotiate the delivery of services and agreements with children, families, young adults, and their teams. This includes modifying Individualized Recovery Plans as needed and obtaining new authorizations for services or discontinuing existing services.
• Please contribute to the program’s resource development by identifying new community resources available to our clients and staff to improve the program.
• Participate in efforts to promote Lad Lake and the CCS Program and contribute to their development.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Training : A bachelor's or master's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or criminal justice is required.

Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to organize work and manage time efficiently. Able to relate to young adults and set appropriate boundaries. Energetic, outgoing, positive attitude, self-starter, creative, and a team player.

Experience : Some prior experience working with youth and young adults with mental health issues, either as an employee or volunteer, is required.

BENEFITS