CCS Service Facilitator - Columbia County

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Licensure and Exam Fees

• If the employee has been with LSS for 1 year prior, they will receive full reimbursement for licensure and/or exam costs for your first attempt. LSS also pays for bi-annual renewals.
• If the employee is considered part-time, LSS will pay for half of the associated licensure and exam costs for your first attempt. LSS also pays for bi-annual renewals.
• It is required for your position to maintain a state license in a mental health or substance abuse related field.
• The following are situations in which licensure and/or exam costs will be reimbursed:

Clinical Supervision and Consultation

• We offer a free, robust clinical supervision experience for any type of licensure that focuses not only on client needs, but employee development.

Training

• LSS is focused on the continued growth of our employees and ensuring we provide high quality services.
• LSS employees are eligible for receiving internal as well as financial support for external trainings to support your growth and required Continuing Education (CEU) credits.

Flexibility

• LSS is a family/employee-focused agency which values work-life balance.
• Employees can adjust their schedules to accommodate personal commitments by flexing their schedule or utilizing time off.

Benefits Package

• 10 paid holidays (ex: Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, MLK Jr. Day, Memorial Day, etc.)
• 2 personal days
• Sick & Vacation Time
• Retirement - 403b Match
• LSS makes annual raises and additional bonuses a priority for employees

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

• Bachelor's degree in relevant area of human services required.
• Master's degree in Social Work with Mental Health concentration, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related program is preferred.

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

• Child Development/Family Relations
• Community Mental Health
• Substance Use
• Counseling/Guidance
• Criminal Justice
• Marriage and Family
• Occupational Therapy
• Psychology
• Recreational Therapy
• Rehabilitation Counseling
• Social Worker
• Sociology
• Special Education
• Vocational Counseling

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

• Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret to complete required documentation by established timeframes.
• Ability to document in a neat, legible, accurate, objective and consistent manner to reflect the services provided.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from all levels of LSS management and employees, as well as the individual, family, and circle of support.

COMPUTER SKILLS/TECHNOLOGY:

• Working knowledge of computers to allow employee to access computer systems and applications to complete timecards, read and respond to email, and complete required on-line training.
• Ability to utilize efficiently an electronic health record(s) for documentation of direct services.
• Must be able to work on computer and utilize computer applications and programs to effectively complete the job.
• Ability to work within a variety of ever-changing software packages and computer systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The physical demands and work environment 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.
• Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes. Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc. Good manual dexterity. The employee may need to climb stairs to access clients being seen in home.
• The employee must react appropriately in times of crisis, which may include verbal and physical aggression from the people served and recognizing and taking appropriate action if signs of child or dependent adult abuse are present. Understands and is able to evaluate the potential for medical or behavioral emergency.
• The employee of this position works in client homes. The incumbent may be exposed to unsanitary household conditions and household allergens. The employee will also be exposed to outdoor weather conditions when traveling on company business.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TRAVEL: Daily travel may be required. Some overnight travel may be required.

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