Family and Community Professional
Company: LSS
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: January 10, 2021
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Job Description:
Job Details Description Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper
MI is currently seeking a Family and Community Professional to join
our growing Childrens Long Term Support (CLTS) Waiver team in
Waukesha County. The CLTS Waiver is a federally funded Medicaid
program serving the needs of children who have a developmental,
physical, or a severe emotional disability. Childrens Long Term
Support Workers (CLTS) are responsible for managing a caseload of
children who are at risk of out of home placement. The position is
full time, Monday through Friday, first shift, and requires
flexibility to meet the needs of the client and family. The role
requires regular contact and visits with the clients and their
families, as well as administrative work.Under direction, performs
work involving the delivery of professional social work services to
individuals, families, and groups. Performs other duties as
required.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.Assistance to establish and maintain
program functional and financial eligibility (includes initial
assessment for CLTS) Establishment and reevaluation of level of
care,--Ongoing assessment and periodic reassessment of participant
health, safety and functional capacity Person-centered, family
centered service planning and service plan development, service
coordination and plan review, Contracting for services:
establishing, contracting for and monitoring service systems
specific to the participants individual service plan, Reviewing or
completing individual service/support plans at required intervals
Identify participant outcomes, arrange services; coordinate and
manage multiple service providers and between providers (e.g.,
schools, therapists, nurses, job coaches, personal care workers,
volunteers, etc.) to meet individual outcomes, Ongoing evaluation
of the effectiveness of services and service providers, Monitoring
and review of participant progress toward meeting service or
therapeutic goals and objectives and for CLTS outcomes in service
plans, Compiling and maintaining required documentation, Quality
assurance and follow along services to assure participant health
and safety, including the use of outcome based methods as
applicable (CLTS), Communicating orally and in writing with
participants, appropriate family, guardians, service providers,
county/state administration and interested members of the
community, Providing advocacy, information and referral, crisis and
critical incident intervention and resolution, protective and
guardianship services, Assistance to participants to locate safe
and appropriate housing including the determination of the efficacy
of substitute care settings, Assistance to participants to access
necessary medical care and treatment, Must communicate with
designated state/ county staff about any incidents or situations
regarded as Critical Incidents Assistance to participants as
appropriate, to pursue vocational and/or educational opportunities,
Creation and development of effective provider networks, Supporting
participant programmatic and developmental transitions including
transition-planning processes (e.g., child-adult at age 14,
employed-retired, etc.), Providing instruction to participants,
families/advocates to independently obtain access to services and
supports, regardless of funding source, Providing institutional
discharge-related care management/support and service coordination
services up to thirty days prior to discharge that do not duplicate
discharge planning services that a hospital, ICF-MR or nursing home
is expected to provide (Does not include discharge planning
services prior to the initial period of waiver program
eligibility.), Provide transitional care management/support and
service coordination for children and adults relocating to the
community from an institution beginning up to 90 days prior to
discharge and completed on the date of relocation (Up to 180 days
prior to discharge may be allowed with Bureau approval.), PERKS :
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Flex Spending for Dependent &
Health Care Mileage reimbursement Paid Time Off 10 Paid Holidays
Ability to Contribute to 403B Employee Assistance Program Service
Awards and Recognition QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Upon offer, candidates must successfully complete the necessary
background, caregiver, medical and any other checks required,
according to program requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:Through a course of
study and practice experience that meets requirements for state
certification/licensure as a social worker and also one year
experience with the target group or Through a course of study
leading to a BA/BS degree in a health or human services related
field and one year of experience working with persons of the
specific target group for which they are employed, or Through a
minimum of four years experience as a long term support CM/SSC, or
Through an equivalent combination of training and experience that
equals four years of long term support practice in long term
support case management practice, or the completion of a course of
study leading to a degree as a registered nurse and one year of
employment working with persons of the specific target group for
which they are employed. Considerable knowledge of counseling and
casework principles and methods. Working knowledge of welfare,
health, mental health and community resources. Working knowledge of
federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing the
delivery of social services. Working knowledge of human behavior,
dynamics of groups, interpersonal relations, and social
interactions. Working knowledge of social problems and their
effects on individuals. Ability to provide or coordinate skilled
treatment to clients. Ability to organize and plan work
effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective public and
working relationships. Ability to prepare and present detailed and
complex reports. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Must have a
valid drivers license and have reliable transportation to perform
the essential duties of the role; a motor vehicle check (MVR) with
a satisfactory driving record per the LSS Driver Safety Procedure
is required, and ability to meet LSS auto insurance
requirements.TRAVEL: Ability to travel on day trips as required up
to 80%. Some overnight travel may be required.LSS is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local law.Travel Required Yes. Daily
travel required up to 50% Qualifications Skills Behaviors :
Motivations : Education Required Bachelor Degree or better in Hum.
Serv. or Related Field.Bachelor Degree or better in
Psychology.Bachelor Degree or better in Sociology.Experience
Licenses & Certifications Required Driver's LicenseEqual
Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other
manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they
have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the
pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have
access to the compensation information of other employees or
applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot
disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals
who do not otherwise have access to compensation information,
unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or
charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding,
hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the
employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to
furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Keywords: LSS, Waukesha , Family and Community Professional, Other , Waukesha, Wisconsin
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