CCS Service Facilitator - Columbia

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

Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) is a team-based wraparound program for individuals with mental health needs. The CCS Service Facilitator provides community-based care coordination services to adults and children with high level needs across environments; including home, school and community. We are seeking a Care Coordinator for Columbia County, full time, 40 hours a week with benefits.

Additional compensation available for Master's level candidates.

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
• Individual and/or Family Psychoeducation - Psychoeducation services include:
• Providing education and information resources about the member's mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
• Skills training.
• Problem solving.
• Ongoing guidance about managing and coping with mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
• Social and emotional support for dealing with mental health and/or substance abuse issues.
• Psychoeducation may be provided individually or in a group setting to the member or the member's family and natural supports (i.e., anyone the member identifies as being supportive in his or her recovery and/or resilience process).
• Individual Skill Development and Enhancement - Individual skill development and enhancement services include training in communication, interpersonal skills, problem solving, decision-making, self-regulation, conflict resolution, and other specific needs identified in the member's service plan. Services also include training in daily living skills related to personal care, household tasks, financial management, transportation, shopping, parenting, accessing and connecting to community resources and services (including health care services), and other specific daily living needs identified in the member's service plan.
• Participation on recovery teams. (provide feedback around service delivery and progress)

AGENCY REQUIREMENTS (Required of all employees):

• Must comply with applicable service regulations as well as agency and departmental policies and procedures.
• Must relate to people of varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds, ages, and economic circumstances with respect and dignity.
• Must support the Mission, Vision and Values of the Agency.
• Represent LSS internally and externally as a servant leader in thought, words and actions.

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

• Promote client independence and growth, consistent with the service plan.
• Provide services using a trauma-informed and person and/or family-centered model.
• Provide services utilizing agency approved and supported evidence-based practices that have been indicated by the funder and/or agency.
• Accurately complete time reporting.

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.

• Assess client's needs utilizing the required assessment tool(s) (e.g. functional screen). Re-assess, as needed, and at least annually. Information to complete the assessment is gained via interviews, collateral contacts and prior records.
• Working alongside the client, their family, his/her supports, and other service providers, develop and implement a comprehensive and individualized service plan.
• When required by the program/service, coordinate and authorize services according to the service plan.
• Provide services to assigned clients in alignment with the service plan.
• Organize and plan work effectively.
• Apply knowledge of community resources.
• Apply knowledge of casework principles and methods.
• Apply working knowledge of human behavior, dynamics of groups, interpersonal relations, and social interactions.
• Apply working knowledge of social problems and their effects on individuals.
• Work collaboratively with clients, service teams, and…