Children's Long Term Support and Service Coordinator- Human Services Professional I - Government Jobs : Job Details

Job Posting

Rock County

$28.35 - $31.46 Hourly

WI 53546, WI

Full Time

RC-0804859

HSD-B Children's Long Term Support

04/22/2025

Continuous

Position Summary And Job Duties

Children's Long Term Support (CLTS) Case Managers or Support and Service Coordinators (SSC) Support and promote the Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles of the Human Services Department. They perform in a manner consistent with the HSD Professional Standards and Commitment to My Co-Workers. The Support and Service Coordinators are responsible for managing a caseload of children who are at risk of out of home placement. The waivers give the county and state the flexibility to develop and implement creative alternatives to placing Medicaid-eligible individuals in hospitals, nursing facilities or intermediate care facilities for persons in three target groups; physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, and/or severe emotional disabilities. The Home and Community Based (HCBS) waiver program recognizes that many individuals at risk of being placed in these facilities can be cared for in their homes and communities, preserving their independence and keeping ties to family and friends. The major goals of this position are individualized planning related to the outcomes the families are looking to achieve, collaboration with multiple systems, resource development, and children having the opportunity to be in the least restrictive setting possible. Also be willing to be cross trained in other children and family program areas such as Coordinated Services Teams (CST). 40%- Provide Case Management Services to children eligible for CLTS Waivers and CCOP 1. Complete/Update Functional Screens, Monthly Collateral Contacts, Six Month Reviews, Recertification's, and required face to face contacts. Follow waiver manual guidelines. 2. Monitor and evaluate health and safety needs of children and provide supports that will ameliorate those needs. 3. Respond to client crisis needs to support the individual and families. 4. Assess for suicidal/homicidal risk and make referrals as necessary. 5. Report Critical Incidents 6. Provide Advocacy and ongoing evaluation of service providers 7. Provide guidance to families on the continuum of care, transition process and guardianship process for transition age youth 30%- Complete required Documentation 1. Assure for Functional and Financial Eligibility to the programs 2. Document Completed/Updated Functional Screens, Monthly Collateral Contacts, Six Month Reviews, Recertification's, and required face to face contacts. 3. Document Critical Incidents and Restrictive Measures 4. Document in Avatar all client related activity 5. Completion of Third Party Administrator (TPA) authorizations 6. Set up individual providers with the fiscal intermediary on behalf of the client employer. 25%- Collaborates with internal and external partners to assure coordinated care and health/safety needs are being met 1. Gathering, sharing, and developing resources 2. Supervision 3. Attend screening and programmatic meetings 4. Team Meetings 5. May be a part of Collaborative Review Panels 5%- Other duties as assigned

Success Factors (Ksas)

Understanding of cultural competence and working with diverse populations Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Ability to work and make decisions independently Ability to engage children, youth, and families with risk factors for a mental health crisis, out of home placement, and court system involvement Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment Ability to prioritize work duties and successfully meet deadlines as assigned Ability to travel throughout the county on a daily basis at times with personal vehicle Ability to have a flexible work schedule Knowledge of the Home and Community Based Waiver Manual Knowledge of County wide resources for children, youth, and families at risk Knowledge of evidenced based practices with children, youth, and families Knowledge of a variety of disabilities Knowledge of court systems and legal processes related to families Knowledge and ability to document and manage data in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Avatar

Job Requirements, Education, Training & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or human services related field Social Work Certification Preferred Experience with children, youth, and families involved in the child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health, physical disabilities, and/or developmental disabilities systems Certified in the Children's Long Term Care Functional Screen Must possess and maintain a current unrestricted (not due to corrective lenses) driver's license and auto insurance pursuant to the Rock County Administrative Policy and Procedure 5.02 and 5.27.

Essential Job Functions (Physical Elements, Equipment and Working Conditions)

Equipment use: Ability to use a computer, computer keyboard, copy machine, and fax machine Ability to type notes daily and use computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Avatar Working Conditions: Ability to work in multiple locations including the office, client's home, and a variety of community locations. Valid Driver's License and insurance Available to work a flexible schedule including work into the evenings when needed to meet client needs Potential Exposure to physically or verbally abusive clients Physical Elements: Ability to walk, stand, sit, and be active with children and youth

Rock County Employee Facts and Benefits Highlights

Rock County historic and cultural attractions: Rock County is in south Central Wisconsin along the Illinois border. The County has a population of 161,188 making it the ninth largest County in Wisconsin. Janesville, Wisconsin (pop. 64,009) is the county seat. Janesville is located on the I39/90 corridor, forty miles south of Madison, seventy-six miles west of Milwaukee and about two hours from Chicago.

Rock County's many historic and cultural attractions include the City of Evansville historic district, Beloit College (an acclaimed liberal arts institution located in the City of Beloit) and the City of Janesville's Rotary Botanical Gardens and Tallman House (an exceptional example of Italian villa style architecture from the mid 1850's). The Cities of Janesville and Beloit have a combined symphony orchestra, as well as individual performing arts centers. The Rock County Fair and Riverfest are regional cultural celebrations held every summer in the Cities of Janesville and Beloit respectively. These Cities both have extensive park and open space networks, including portions of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, a Statewide trail commemorating the State's geologic history. Additionally, the Rock River runs through these Cities, offering many recreational opportunities.

Salary: Rock County has updated their pay grid in 2023 and it has 14 steps for every classification. Below is a link to locate the compensation grid and see each of the classifications that Rock County has to offer.

Employees are paid every two weeks on Friday (26 checks in a year). Paychecks are directly deposited in the employee's bank account. There is a two-week delay between the pay period worked and the payday. New employees generally wait four weeks before they receive their first check, which is a live paper check. Direct deposit is a requirement of employment.

Holidays (Ordinance 18.501): The following holidays are observed by the County and shall be granted to regular employees with pay and to temporary employees without pay, unless such employees are required to be on scheduled work:

The following holidays are observed by the County and shall be granted to regular employees with pay and to temporary employees without pay, unless such employees are required to be on scheduled work: (a) New Year's Day (b) Martin Luther King Jr. Day (c) Spring Holiday to be observed the Friday immediately preceding Easter (d) Memorial Day (f) July 4th (g) Labor Day (h) Thanksgiving Day (i) Friday following Thanksgiving (j) Day before Christmas (k) Christmas Day (l) One Floating Holiday (m) Any additional holiday granted by the County Board. (n) The County Administrator may designate additional holidays in unusual circumstances with the approval of the County Board Chair and/or Vice Chair. For employees working the standard work schedule, when a holiday falls on Saturday, it shall be observed on the preceding Friday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed.

Vacation (Policy & Procedure Manual 5.47): Employees (.4 FTE or greater) hired on or after April 10, 2023, shall earn vacation according to the following schedule:

Health Insurance including our Wellness component: Rock County offers a dual choice point of service plan. Employees will have a choice to elect coverage with either Dean Health Care or Mercy Health Care. Employees can enroll within the first 30 days of employment, after that there is an annual open enrollment period in the fall. In the case of a qualifying event (birth, marriage, FTE increase, loss of coverage, etc.), the employee will also have 30 days to enroll or make changes. No exceptions will be made. The County will pay 90% of the premium for health insurance and the Employee may earn the remaining 10% of the premium, based on the terms of participation of the Healthy Employee Incentive Program.

Sick Leave (Policy