We are growing our Children's Long Term Support team in 2027 and adding two new positions! Under the general direction of the CLTS/Birth to 3 Supervisor, assess and determine both financial and functional initial and ongoing program eligibility. Coordinate supports and services on-going to help the child maximize their independence as well as providing support to the family. Performs related duties as required. Examples of Duties Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Completes an individualized client needs assessment on cases referred for services to determine initial and ongoing eligibility. Service plan development and execution; develops outcomes, manages multiple providers to support outcomes, and monitors progress towards meeting outcomes, and completes authorizations for purchased services and/or supports. Provides case management and coordinative services to assist clients in gaining and retaining access to services necessary to maximize their level of functioning. Shares community resources. Works closely with immediate family members of the client to assist them in understanding, accepting and implementing the service plan for the client. Promotes child's health, safety and welfare in the home and community. Cross-system coordination; advocacy/collaboration for coordination with other services and resources. Refers or coordinates client case plan with other agencies providing services to meet client needs. Assists other Agency staff in determining appropriateness of specialized services to supplement a client case plan. Will work to locate and assists in the development, recruitment, licensing or certification of resources necessary to implement case plans, as needed. May follow up on court-ordered services, if needed. Assists in short- and long-range planning, developing and identifying needed resources for long-term support populations. Provides community education/consultation/intervention regarding Department services. May develop ideas and create educational posts for social media.

Transitional support:

discusses legal authority changes when turning 18 and assists in the transitioning to adult programming, as needed. Maintains case records containing pertinent, accurate and current information; prepares correspondence, reports and other records as required. Shall be assigned to perform crisis on-call duty. Works a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the families. It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties an employee maybe required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive. Supervisory Responsibilities Provides direction to professional and para-professional staff. Typical Qualifications Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related human services field. At least two years of experience in providing to long-term support clients; or an equivalent of combination of education and experience. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, consumers, and the general public. Ability to communicate tactfully, clearly, concisely, and accurately with clients. Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and crises and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of client management systems; Internet; spreadsheet and word processing software. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Access to reliable transportation. Other Skills and Abilities Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in the application and interpretation of Department policies and regulations. Knowledge of human growth and behavior; specific range of treatment modalities peculiar to the professional specialty area of the employee; social casework principles and methods; and community based human services delivery system and resources available in the community. Ability to satisfactorily perform the following functions or demonstrate the following skills including: establish a therapeutic relationship with clients; make independent decisions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers and other agencies and the public; and provide complex services in accordance with principles common to the specialty of the employee. Ability to apply laws of confidentiality appropriately. Demonstrates the ability to interpret, support and uphold the standards, ethics and boundaries of the social work profession. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The benefits listed below represent an employee who works full-time (100%). Regular part-time employees working half time or more per week shall receive fringe benefits on a prorated basis. 1. PTO. (Paid Time Off). Calumet County's PTO Plan combines vacation, sick leave, and bereavement leave into a single leave plan - PTO. Newly hired full-time employees will be credited with six (6) days of PTO immediately upon hire. Employees will immediately accrue PTO upon hire. The accrual will be based on the employee's length of service with the County. PTO may be carried over from year to year provided the balance does not exceed the maximum allowable amount. 2. ELB. (Extended Leave Bank). The Extended Leave Bank is a bank of time separate from PTO that is intended for use in situations where the employee is absent from work due to medical necessity lasting more than three (3) days, or for events qualifying under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). 3. Holidays. You will be credited with ten (10) holidays: New Year's Day, Friday before Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, the Day Before Christmas Day, Christmas Day, and the Day Before New Year's Day. 4. Insurance. Employees eligible to participate in a High Deductible HMO Health Insurance Plan. The County pays eighty-eight (88%) percent of the single or family premium for full time employees who complete the Wellness Program criteria. To assist in meeting deductibles, the County will also contribute, to an HSA, for eligible employees. Dental and Vision Insurance is also available. 5. PEHP. (Post Employment Health Plan). The County provides a PEHP for regular full-time and eligible regular part-time non-represented employees. The PEHP is a multi-employer trust (IRS Code 501(c)(9)). The plan allows for a tax-free pre-funding of post employment medical expenses. The County contributes a biweekly flat dollar amount per employee. Contributions will be allocated to the universal reimbursement sub-account. 6. Life Insurance. The County provides a life insurance policy equal to the estimated calendar year earnings of the position, with the County paying the premium. Additional units of insurance are also available along with spouse and dependent coverage, with the employee paying the full premium. 7. Disability Insurance. Long-term disability insurance is available, with the employee paying the full premium. 8. Retirement Plan. The County provides a pension plan through the Wisconsin Retirement System. The County pays 50% of the actuarially required WRS contributions for general employees. 9. Section 125 Flexible Spending Program. The County provides a Section 125 Flexible Benefits Program wherein you may set aside pre-tax dollars to use for expenses not covered by insurance or for dependent care expenses. 10. Deferred Compensation Program. The County provides a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Program wherein pre-tax dollars can be deposited in an investment of your choice through providers used by the County. 11. Social Security Program. The County provides Social Security and Medicare contributions.