JOB REQUIREMENTS: Here is why working at Sheboygan County is for you: It
is our imperative to remain an inclusive workplace. Sheboygan County is
committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a culturally diverse
workforce that represents our community. Sheboygan County Health and
Human Services also strives to be a trauma informed organization which
fully realizes the prevalence of trauma, recognizes the effects of
trauma, and responds with trauma informed policies and practices, and we
are looking for staff who will help us champion this journey. Becoming a
member of our growing team also means that YOU become our top priority.
You will not only enjoy a dynamic work environment but a variety of
perks including but not limited to the following: Generous benefits
package and access to our free InHealth Clinic Time off: 15 vacation
days, sick time and 10 paid holidays Other perks: Referral program,
Wisconsin Retirement System, education discount and more! What to
Expect: The Lead Case Manager position is responsible for providing
frontline clinical and programmatic supervision to case management
staff, assessing consumer functional eligibility, and for planning,
arranging, monitoring and coordinating programs and services provided.
The position is supervised by the Behavioral Health Case Management Unit
Supervisor. Essential Duties Provides information, outreach, and
assistance to consumers and the public at large; collects information,
completes functional screen to determine services eligibility and need,
and accepts referrals for services as assigned. Reviews cases to assure
proper program placement. Maintains familiarity with and informs persons
served of their rights and responsibilities and assures that rights are
protected in the course of services delivered. Demonstrates engagement
and responsiveness with consumers and responsibilities and their support
teams; assess current functioning and priorities, and determines the
type, times, range of services or supports required. Encourages
conceptualization of cases in new ways and through trauma-informed and
person-centered perspectives, and challenges supervisees to accurately
perceive the thoughts, feelings and goals of theconsumer. Helps to
organize relevant case data in planning goals and strategies with the
client and plots course of treatment as part of a treatment team.
Provides, coordinates, regularly monitors, and/or adjust services as
planned, assuring their ongoing focus, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Models engagement and vulnerability in staff meetings. Maintains case
records, including timely and accurate documentation of activity,
progress toward goals, and changes in consumer status or plans.
Maintains awareness of and compliance with applicable rules, policies,
procedures, funding source requirements, professional standards. Ensures
the use of evidence-based practices while encouraging and exploring the
use of alternative, innovative and cost saving interventions. Supports
and motivates staff to work towards identified program action plans and
outcomes. Seeks guidance from supervisor, peers, and/or other relevant
professionals when ethical questions or conflicts arise. Participates in
unit and department meetings, discussions, training, and activities
demonstrating orientation toward professional competence and continuous
quality improvement; makes recommendations and assists with service
improvement when warranted. Reinforces zero tolerance for interactions
that are not professional, cautious, and compassionate. Participates in
monthly budget/financial meetings. Lead appropriate group therapy
programming as required. In addition, the Lead Case Manager will be
responsible for the following: Lead, coordinate, and/or participate in
committees and/or projects that serve to improve or expand unit
services. Assist supervision with data collection for quarterly and
annual reports. ***** OTHER EXPER ENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensure through the Department of Safety and Professional Services as
a social worker, marriage and family therapist or professional counselor
is required, with preference given to individuals with a
dual-certification in mental health and addiction counseling with
experience serving children and adults living with severe and persistent
mental illness. Knowledge and understanding of federal laws, State
Statutes, and administrative rules which regulate the services to be
provided. Knowledge and understanding of the programs, funds and
services available. Knowledge of and sensitivity to social problems,
cultural diversity, human growth and development, and individual and
family functioning. Knowledge of or experience with trauma-informed
principles and practices is preferred. Ability to coordinate activities
and functions that cross unit and departmental lines and involve other
county and community agencies. Ability to provide observation of direct
practice and provide constructive feedback. Ability to establish and
maintain effective working professional relationships with consumers,
peers, supervisors, community stakeholders and the public at large.
Ability to relate to people and to communicate effectively in both
written and oral formats. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability
to exercise sound judgment in confrontational and stressful situations.
Ability to convey a sense of competence, calm, and hope in regard to
even the most challenging situations. ***** APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sheboygancounty/jobs/4400176/lead-human-services-professional?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs