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Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. · 8 hours ago

Forensic Coordinator - Waukesha

Waukesha, Wisconsin

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. is a community-focused organization seeking a Forensic Coordinator to provide service coordination and treatment planning for individuals in various re-entry programs. The role involves engaging with participants, monitoring treatment compliance, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure effective support.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate, plan, and ensure follow-through with community treatment for individuals participating in the OARS, CR, OCRP and/or JBCR Programs

Engage and develop a supportive one-to-one therapeutic relationship with each participant

Incorporate evidence-based practices into the provision of services including but not limited to Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma Informed Care (TIC), and Person-Centered Planning

Utilize MI skills as a primary approach to enhance participant participation and success

Monitor ongoing treatment needs and compliance with treatment for all program participants by providing assessment, treatment planning, assertive case management, symptom management, medication monitoring, crisis-intervention, and coordination of multi-disciplinary team meetings as per program protocols and the Department of Health Services (DHS) contract

Responsible for developing and submitting court documents for CR and Competency participants as required:Predisposition Investigation, Treatment Plan, Treatment Plan Adjustment, Adjustment Summary, Discharge/Transition Plan as well as all Status Report documents

Coordinate team staffings with DHS/Department of Community Corrections (DCC) and other treatment team members

Maintain safety practices and continually assess potential risk when in the community and when working with participants

Coordinate community support services (referrals) and/or directly aid participants with activities of daily living to include, but not limited to, coaching and hands on assistance in the areas of housing, money management, vocational/educational pursuits, scheduling and transportation for appointments

Encourage and assist each participant with the development of a natural support system including family members, neighbors, friends, the community, etc

Create and maintain participant service documents including but not limited to case notes, assessments, Adult Family Home/Rent Justification forms, release plans, Individual Service Plans (ISP), Quarterly Progress Notes (QPN), crisis plans, budgets, suicide risk assessments (SRA), trauma assessments, other risk assessments, and release of information (ROI) forms within expected program timeframes

Comply with program and DHS quality standards, DHS Connect (EHR) and SharePoint protocols, format requirements and timeframes for all documents and communications

Ensure maximum participant financial contribution and third-party payment toward cost-of-service provision by applying for appropriate insurance benefits, fully utilizing available assistance programs, county services and community resources

Provide on-going communication and coordination with treatment providers, DOC/DCC, mental health institution staff, court personnel, prison/jail staff, and other service agencies, reviewing and responding to emails and phone messages within 24 hours

Frequent home visits and transportation of participants in the community using personal vehicles

Develop and practice MI skills through training, coaching, and participant contact to attain basic fidelity within 12 months/advanced fidelity within 24 months of employment as outlined in the program contract

Participate in MI coaching sessions and complete DHS surveys as required

Complete MI audio recording and written Test of Knowledge as required

Build and nurture positive relationships with stakeholders and funder(s)

Timely collection of necessary medical records, lab results and information for participants per program protocol

Rotational crisis line coverage

Appear and testify at court hearings

Attend training, meetings, and staffings

Participate in new staff shadowing rotation

Other job-related duties may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position

Remote staff may be required to work from the Forensic office in Milwaukee

On the last day of employment, staff will turn in all agency equipment to the supervisor/program director

Qualification

Case ManagementMental Health ServicesMotivational InterviewingTechnological AptitudeCommunicationProblem-SolvingProfessionalismMulticultural SensitivityProgram Specific KnowledgeTeamworkAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related Human Services field

Experience in case management and service coordination; experience serving people with a mental illness, substance use disorder, or other special populations required

Valid driver's license, automobile, and insurance sufficient to meet agency requirements required

Meet all the employee requirements including references, criminal background check, and driver's license check