Human Services Professional - Interactions and Skill Building Program

Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown to become one of the largest human service agencies in the two state area serving more than 125,000 clients annually. We are looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals like you to help provide services including outpatient behavioral health management, international, domestic and special needs adoptions, older adult services, support services for children, youth and families, community corrections programs and support services for adults with disabilities and / or mental health concerns.

Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the quality of their lives. Does this describe your personal mission statement? Are you motivated to serve by sharing your talents? If you would like to help us achieve our mission, please apply for the following opportunity.

Description

LSS of WI and Upper MI is seeking a Human Service Professional to join our Interactions and skill building team! This is a part-time, benefits eligible role. This is a 32 hour per week role, taking place Thursday - Sunday.

Interactions provides supervised visitation for children in out of home placement in our office, clients home, or out in the community. The position also provides parent education as needed.

The role requires flexibility to include evening hours based on the needs of the families. The role does require working in the Eau Claire Community and the surrounding counties but will have the ability to work remotely for documentation and administrative tasks.

Examples of services Expected may include (These are examples, not all inclusive, and all services may not be provided by an individual employee :

• Individual and / or Family Psychoeducation (e.g. mental health, substance use, parenting)
• Participation on recovery teams. (provide feedback around service delivery and progress)

AGENCY REQUIREMENTS (Required of all employees) :

DIRECT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (Required of all employees providing direct services) :

Essential Duties and responsibilities :

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

PERKS :

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. Upon offer, candidates must successfully complete the necessary background, caregiver, medical and any other checks required, according to program requirements . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

The specific education and / or experience is determined by the service delivered and the funding stream requirements (noted below).

LSS approved examples of human service degrees include, but are not limited to the following :

If not listed above, a transcript review as well as payer review may be requested of the applicant / potential employee.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

The incumbent of this position must have a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation to perform the essential duties of the role; a motor vehicle check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record per the LSS Driver Safety Procedure is required, and ability to meet LSS auto insurance requirements.

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

COMPUTER SKILLS / TECHNOLOGY :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT :

TRAVEL : Daily travel may be required.

Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.