Skills Development Specialist

Job Details:

Location:

Sparta office, Sparta, WI 54656. Position Type:
Part Time. Job Category:
Nonprofit – Social Services. Join our team as a part‑time Skills Development Specialist for Monroe County.

At Family & Children's Center, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. We’re looking for a compassionate, motivated Part‑Time Skills Development Specialist to join our Wisconsin team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, adults, and families.

As a Skills Development Specialist, you’ll work one‑on‑one with individuals to help them develop everyday skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching daily living skills, money management, and time management.
• Coaching and encouraging the development of appropriate social interactions and conflict resolution.
• Encouraging independence while promoting confidence and self‑advocacy.
• Supporting individuals in community‑based settings, in community or family homes, or in other natural environments.
• Collaborating with families, referral sources, and care team to coordinate an effective skills‑based approach based on assessment and service plans.
• Supporting client success and helping them achieve determined goals.
• Creating timely, accurate, and detailed notes to effectively document services while supporting billing activity and integrated case management.
• Maintaining updated and accurate billing for all client services.
• Building trusting, respectful relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Our organization has been dedicated to strengthening individuals, families, and community for more than a century! We value our employees and provide the support they need to make a lasting impact each and every day.

• Flexible part‑time scheduling
• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Supportive supervisors and a collaborative team environment, with just the right amount of independence and autonomy
• Opportunities for career growth within the organization
• Eligibility for your first pay increase after just six months
• Generous referral bonuses
• Completely free Employee Assistance Program to ensure our caretakers are also caring for themselves
• Meaningful work that truly changes lives within our own communities!

Education, Training &

Work Experience:

Experience/knowledge working with children with behavioral struggles preferred. A Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.

Specialized Knowledge &

Skills:

Trained in trauma‑informed care principles, Non‑violent Crisis Intervention, and skills‑based interventions. Ability to maintain CPI principles in crisis situations.

Technical skills:
Microsoft Office, Gmail/Calendar, and other system and database experience. Valid driver's license.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:
While some of your scheduled hours will be in a general office setting, you will also be visiting client and community homes. Some local travel via agency or personal vehicle is required; valid driver's license and auto insurance must be maintained.

• Compassionate, patient, and dependable
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Organized and able to work independently
• Passionate about supporting mental health and personal growth
• Comfortable working in community or family/client home settings
• Able to maintain annual training hours by completing online continuing education and attending in‑person courses, as needed
• Willing to work part‑time hours
• Ready to make a difference each and every day!