Service Coordinator/Prevention Social Worker

Nature of Business: Under contract with the Kenosha Department of Human Services, NJM Management Services, Inc., provides the Department with a Prevention Services Network administrative staff that is involved in a variety of management functions.

Position Title: Service Coordinator, Prevention Services Network

Position Status: Project employee position for full-time work on projects for the Kenosha County Department of Human Services, Division of Children and Family Services.

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Prevention Services Network Director of Operations, the Service Coordinator assists families to identify their needs and strengths through in-home assessments. The Service Coordinator is also responsible for the following:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-home family assessments based on referrals from Division of Children and Family Services, Division of Workforce Development, schools and other agencies.
• Write comprehensive family assessments, based on in-home visit. This assessment will include identified family/individual needs, family strengths, available resources, and recommended services. When necessary, this includes serving as an advocate for the individual/family. Review service recommendations with family.
• Make initial contact with service providers regarding families being referred to service provider.
• Coordinate and facilitate family teams.
• Coordinate and facilitate communication between service providers in implementation of Prevention Services Network service plans.
• Assist with problem solving as needed.
• Advocate for family needs that are not part of the Prevention Services Network funded services.
• Maintain case records and established Prevention Services Network database.
• Track services for performance outcomes, assist in completing required reports.
• Participate in on-going Prevention Services Network program development and evaluations.
• Participate in and provide support services for Prevention Services Network grant development/alternative funding initiatives.
• Serve as liaison to other agencies that are members of the Prevention Services Network.
• Complete other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree in a human service area;
• 1-2 years of experience providing case management and assessment services to economically disadvantaged individuals preferred;
• Sufficient knowledge of the resources available in the community;
• Ability to implement quality improvements; and
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication.
• Accountability:
• The Service Coordinator of the Prevention Services Network is directly accountable to the Prevention Services Network Director of Operations. The Service Coordinator has a collegial role relationship with KCDHS management staff and with other technical and professional staff serving KCDHS via NJM Management Services, Inc., or other contracted service organizations. For all KCDHS project work performed by NJM Management Services, Inc., there is ultimate project and product accountability to KCDHS management. The KCDHS management representative for coordination and oversight of all Prevention Services Network activities is the Director of the Division of Children and Family Services.

Fringe Benefits:

• Health and life insurance
• Access to employee paid dental insurance
• Paid personal time off
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Retirement plan
• Howto Apply:

Please submit cover letter and resume alongwith any relevant references.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kenosha, WI 53143