Top 39 Special needs advocate Jobs in Milwaukee Wi

Clinician - Bakari Youth Residential Program
Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. —Milwaukee, WI
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- LMFT
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
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Direct Support Professional
Beacon Specialized Living —Brookfield, WI
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Social Worker - Per Diem
UnitedHealth Group —Waukesha, WI
- $28.94 - $51.63 an hour
- Overtime
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- On-the-job training
Asleep Overnight Direct Support Professional - Muskego
Beacon Specialized Living —Muskego, WI
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Direct Support Professional
Beacon Specialized Living —Port Washington, WI
- $16 an hour
- 18 years or older
- Urgent Care
- No experience needed
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Family Service Coordinator
Curative Care —Milwaukee, WI
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Flexible schedule
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Project SEARCH Skills Trainer/Employment Consultant
TransCen, Inc. —Wauwatosa, WI
- From $45,000 a year
- Email
- Background check
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Support and Service Coordinator - Children’s Long Term Support Program (CLTS)
Wisconsin Community Services —Milwaukee, WI
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Project SEARCH Instructor
TransCen, Inc. —Wauwatosa, WI
- From $55,000 a year
- Email
- Background check
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Crisis Stabilizer (On call & scheduled hours)
Alternatives in Psychological Consultation —West Allis, WI
- Part-time
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
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Employment Consultant
Best Buddies Int. Inc —Wauwatosa, WI
- $40,000 - $44,000 a year
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
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Support and Service Coordinator - Children’s Long Term Support Program (CLTS)
Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. —Milwaukee, WI
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Clinician - Residential Care Center, Type II (Bakari)
Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. —Milwaukee, WI
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Psychiatry
Social Worker - Per Diem
Optum —Waukesha, WI
- $28.94 - $51.63 an hour
- Overtime
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- On-the-job training
Community Support Services Mentor, PT
Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin —Wauwatosa, WI
- $16 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Research
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
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5d
Care Coordinator / Social Worker Per Diem
Optum —Waukesha, WI
- $29 - $52 an hour
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
Clinician - Residential Care Center, Type II (Bakari)
Wisconsin Community Services —Milwaukee, WI
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Psychiatry
Guardianship Representative/Case Manager
Life Navigators —Milwaukee, WI
- $24 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- 403(b) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
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5d
Community Day Program Specialist, FT
Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin —Wauwatosa, WI
- $19 - $21 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Direct Support Professional- Children's Long-term Support Waiver Program
Bridging Gapss, LLC —Wauwatosa, WI
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
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Clinician - Bakari Youth Residential Program

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. -
Milwaukee, WI

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

403(b) matching
Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Life insurance

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
LPC
Master's degree
Driver's License
Adolescents
Working with families
Experience working with families with children
Working with youth

Full Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for providing individual therapy and supervising milieu group therapy to the youth residing at Bakari Center utilizing the Integrated Treatment Model including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Provide service coordination in collaboration with the case manager and Bakari Center team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Interview, assess, and screen youth for placement at Bakari Center.

· Provide and lead Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) a minimum of three times per week at Bakari Center with the 9-12 residing youth, ages 13-17 years old.

· Facilitate value-added groups for the youth including, but not limited to, sex education, healthy relationships, cultural awareness, substance use, independent living and life skills.

· Provide weekly (more frequently as needed) 1:1 individual therapy session utilizing DBT.

· Monitor youth engagement, skill development, and positive reinforcement methods.

· Complete behavior chain and solution analysis with youth as well as write behaviorally specific treatment plans.

· Provide DBT training and coaching to the Bakari Youth Treatment Specialist team by engaging in activities/programming to role model and teach DBT skills to both youth and staff.

· Participate in consultation teams both as a team member and as a facilitator for Youth Treatment Specialist team staff to assist in monitoring the fidelity of the milieu group therapy.

· Participate in weekly consultation, training, and supervision on the Integrated Treatment Model.

· Conduct risk assessments to ensure the youth are safe and not a risk to themselves or others.

· Coordinate with Milwaukee County Crisis Services as needed.

· Work collaboratively with youth’s case manager to implement a comprehensive treatment plan outlining each youth’s identified target behaviors.

· Closely collaborate with the Multi Systemic Therapy Family Integrated Transitions (MST-FIT) team for intensive aftercare services.

· Attend court hearings as needed to provide updates and advocate for youth.

· Document all interactions in the electronic medical record (SecurManage).

· Engage with youth’s support network and participate in family engagement initiatives.

· Attend psychiatric medical appointments and assist in medication administration.

· Keep appropriate documentation for all funding sources.

· Maintain resident record files in accordance with licensing for the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Chapter 52 to ensure all records are updated and complete.

· Uphold and promote a positive and supportive culture for youth and staff.

· Maintain confidentiality within all written and verbal communications

· Provide coverage and direct service to youth as needed.

Required Qualifications

· A Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a Behavioral Scient field. Training license as an Advanced Practice Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor In-Training, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist In-Training preferred.

· Two years field work or employment experience working with children or families with significant life needs.

· Knowledge and skills to work with population age 13-17.

· Valid driver’s license, automobile, and insurance sufficient to meet agency requirements.

· Meet all the employee requirements including references, criminal background check, drug test, and driver’s license check.

· Working knowledge of positive child/youth development.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Communication – Ability to effectively provide and follow oral and written information with diverse populations i.e. served populations, supervisor, colleagues, and program partners.

· Technological Aptitude – Ability to use general technological skills throughout daily job i.e., Email, Internet, company specified systems. Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

· Managing Priorities/Deadlines – Ability to maintain schedules, meet deadlines, manage multiple projects, and use time efficiently and effectively. Must demonstrate skills to multitask.

· Problem-Solving Skills – Ability to think critically and be solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment.

· Adaptability – Ability to manage change and challenges, deal with situations as they arise, and work independently or as part of a team.

· Teamwork – Ability to work as a team participate productively while also managing independent contributing duties and responsibilities.

· Motivation – Possess a commitment to the assigned job, mission, and core values of the organization while also supporting a respectful and harmonious work setting.

· Professionalism – Ability to conduct oneself with a high level of integrity, ethics and boundaries.

· Multicultural Sensitivity – Ability to work in community and interact directly with diverse populations, including clients, partners, and service providers. Must demonstrate professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and strong interpersonal skills while representing the organization in a variety of settings. Exhibit sensitivity towards cultural, ethnic, and disability issues.

· Cultural Competence – Ability to display cultural competence by responding respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, languages, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions and other diversity factors in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the worth of each client.

· Crisis Intervention – Ability to interact with escalating youth and/or parents in a calm and professional manner as well as appropriately responding in crisis situations.

· Empathy – Demonstrate patience and understanding of difficult life situations.

· Flexibility – Provide coverage and direct service to youth as needed. Ability to take rotational 24-hour supervisory call responsibilities. Other job-related duties may be necessary to carry out the duties of this position.

· Trauma Informed Care – Ability to manage youth who have experienced a great deal of trauma and express trauma through behaviors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Duties require activity while monitoring or interacting with youth in the program. Staff may be required to use physical intervention during crisis Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work includes residential, office and different community settings. Will be located at the State-Licensed Residential Care Center Type II facility. Some time will be spent on a computer. Local travel is required to fulfill essential functions of this position. A large amount of time spent working with youth and staff.

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

403(b)
403(b) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Education:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

working with population age 10-17: 1 year (Preferred)
working with children/families with significant life needs: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

training license as an Advanced Practice Social Worker (Preferred)
Licensed Professional Counselor In-Training (Preferred)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist In-Training (Preferred)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Preferred)
Licensed Professional Counselor (Preferred)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Preferred)
driver's license with insured vehicle (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Milwaukee, WI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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