ISS Youth Care Coordinator-Sawyer County

Intensive Support Services (ISS) provides mentoring, crisis intervention, individual counseling, and evidence-based group programs to Sawyer County youth and their families. The Care Coordinator provides one-on-one, family, and group services to help clients work toward goals and provide support and resources. This position meets with clients primarily in the community and assists with transportation as needed.

Responsibilities: 

  • Review referrals and collaborate with referral sources to discuss information to guide service planning and approaches
  • Schedule and complete intake, including a family assessment that identifies areas of needed support and growth opportunities
  • Complete Youth Assessment Screening Instrument (YASI) Assessments and Case Plans
  • Develop individualized Service Plans and review and revise plans within designated timeframes
  • Tailor evidence-based services to meet the needs of the youth and their family
  • Provide mentoring, family counseling, individual skill building, coordination and/or referral to prosocial activities, and assistance in obtaining employment
  • Co-facilitate evidence-based groups on topics including healthy decision-making, life skills, anger management, and communication
  • Connect youth and families to community resources
  • Administer satisfaction surveys at Service Plan reviews
  • Complete case note documentation in a timely manner and provide monthly progress summaries
  • Participate in meetings with school staff, Social Workers, and other providers and schedule staffings as needed
  • Accurately document and track required data in accordance with established program policies and procedures
  • Complete Discharge Summary outlining the youth’s progress towards achieving goals in the Service Plan, improvement in functioning in areas such as employment, school, substance use, self-esteem, and mental health symptoms, and recommendations for follow-up care
  • Other duties as assigned

Competencies and Skills:

  • Knowledge of applicable social service and community service providers in Sawyer County, preferred
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills in bringing people together to solve problems
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, and Excel) & web-enabled databases
  • High level of skill in organization, attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to handle multiple tasks
  • Understanding of and experience providing services using person-centered, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Informed Care
  • Exercise good judgment
  • Ability to work well with individuals from diverse economic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds and LGBTQ+ identities

Qualifications:

  • Degree in human services field, preferred
  • At least two (2) years of experience working with youth in the Mental Health &/or Substance Abuse field, preferred
  • Pass a pre-employment background check
  • Valid driver’s license and automobile with insurance
  • Ascribe to & champion The Difference Principles

SIRONA RECOVERY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Salary:
$48,000
Deadline:
Until filled
Agency:
Sirona Recovery
Program:
Recovery Support
Location:
Hayward, WI
Terms:
Full-time; salary w/benefits