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LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES Care Coordinator Substance Use Recovery in BARABOO, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown to become one of the largest human service agencies in the two state area serving more than 125,000 clients annually. We are looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals like you to help provide services including outpatient behavioral health management, international, domestic and special needs adoptions, older adult services, support services for children, youth and families, community corrections programs and support services for adults with disabilities and/or mental health concerns. Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the quality of their lives. Does this describe your personal mission statement? Are you motivated to serve by sharing your talents? If you would like to help us achieve our mission, please apply for the following opportunity. Description Lutheran Social Services is currently seeking a Care Coordinator with a substance use recovery focus in a new program serving Sauk County. The Care Coordinator will work with Sauk County residents who are incarcerated to prepare for release from county jail or state prison and smoothly transition back to the community with the appropriate support services. . This is a Full Time position and benefits eligible. The Care Coordinator will be housed at the county jail to facilitate access to inmates. They will complete a risk assessment at booking (at the jail or court) and identify potential eligibility for intervention programs. The availability of re-entry services will be discussed with incarcerated individuals if they meet criteria. The Coordinator will monitor the jail population and identify Sauk County residents who will be incarcerated a minimum of 30 days and are scheduled to release within three months. As this is a new position and program, the role will also require some program development of tasks and responsibilities in collaboration with program leadership. Under direction, performs work involving the assessment, service planning, and implementation of the service plan for assigned individuals. Performs other duties as required. Examples of services Expected may include (These are examples, not all inclusive, and all services may not be provided by an individual employee.): Assessment of functional abilities Care/Service planning Care/Service facilitation 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. Provides screening and assessment for clients in a locked, restrictive setting who could benefit from non-narcotic, non-addictive, injectable medication assisted treatment,... For full info follow application link. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/W/VET/DISABILITY ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/3154EE4654764CB4

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