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Social Services Consultant
Job in
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 53201, USA
Listed on 2026-09-01
Listing for:
Lutheran Social Services
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-01
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Human Services/ Social Work, Crisis Counselor, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Community Support Services
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Lutheran Social Services (LSS) seeks a Social Services Consultant to support individuals and families facing behavioral health, housing, and social challenges. In this role, you will assess client needs, develop individualized service plans, and connect clients to community resources, benefits, and LSS programs. You will provide advocacy, short-term counseling, and education while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team in a mission-driven, faith-based, and client-centered environment.
This position offers the opportunity to promote stability, dignity, and self-sufficiency for diverse communities while growing professionally in a supportive nonprofit setting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments to identify client needs in behavioral health, housing, family support, and related social services
- Develop individualized service and care plans aligned with LSS mission and program guidelines
- Coordinate referrals and link clients to community resources, benefits, and support services
- Provide short-term counseling, psychoeducation, and advocacy to help clients navigate complex systems
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, community partners, and faith-based organizations
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation, case notes, and reports in accordance with standards
- Monitor client progress, adjust service plans, and support goal achievement and self-sufficiency
- Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives
- Educate clients and families on available programs, rights, and responsibilities
- Uphold ethical, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed practice in all client interactions
Required Skills
- Client assessment and intake
- Case management and care coordination
- Knowledge of community resources and benefits systems
- Behavioral health and housing services navigation
- Documentation and electronic case records
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Motivational interviewing or similar counseling techniques
- Culturally responsive and trauma-informed practice
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Advocacy within social service and healthcare systems
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