CARES Coordinator

CARES Coordinator UCP Madison, WI Job Details Full-time $56,000 - $61,000 a year 9 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Benefits from day one Life insurance Qualifications Crisis intervention Spanish Teamwork Working with individuals with disabilities English Master's degree Driver's License Working with children Working with families Working with children with disabilities Disability services Full Job Description Are you looking for a rewarding career supporting children and families? Do you want to join a collaborative professional environment with a strong work culture, flexible scheduling, and a competitive salary/benefit package? UCP is seeking a full-time CARES Coordinator to expand the team of professionals in our Respite & Youth Resources program located in Madison, WI. The focus of this position is to both prevent out of home placement, as well as reunify children in institution-like settings with their families. This is a fast-paced position that works directly with children in local child-care programs, works with teens in the community and coordinates respite care for families. The successful candidate will have a passion for supporting people with disabilities and their families, as well as a solid philosophy of inclusion. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, experience supporting challenging behaviors, excellent verbal and written communication, and a history of working cooperatively with others.

Key Responsibilities include:

Supporting families in crisis Behavior support plan creation and implementation Managing and supervising direct support staff; and leading/coordinating teams.

Qualifications include:

Master's degree in Social Work or a related field is required. At least 3 years' experience working with families in crisis and children/youth with disabilities. A reliable vehicle, driver's license and insurance coverage are required. Bilingual in Spanish/English or Hmong/English is a plus!

Benefits:

Health and Dental benefits effective day 1 15 days of paid vacation and 12 days of paid health time in year 1. Vacation time increased to 20 days in year 2. 13 paid holidays annually Paid Parental Leave Agency paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance Flexible hybrid work schedules For additional information, please visit our website at www.ucpdane.org.

EOE/AA Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$56,000.00 - $61,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave

Education:

Master's (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Madison, WI 53713