IDD Community Stabilization Outreach Coordinator

The University of Wisconsin - Madison, Waisman Center has contracted with Dane County Human Services for a new position within the center's Community Outreach Wisconsin (COW) program. This is a great job for a candidate interested in helping strengthen Dane County's community’s response for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who experience a co-occurring mental health crisis. The new position offers a great opportunity for a creative self-starter, interested in program development, problem solving, and cross-system collaboration. It will interface with local emergency services provider, Journey Mental Health, local law enforcement, long term care funders and providers and most importantly people with IDD in the lead-up to and recovery from an acute behavioral crisis. The position has the potential to have a broad community impact to an underserved population.

This position is a staff member within the Community Outreach Wisconsin (COW), University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) work unit located at 122 E. Olin Avenue. This position will develop, coordinate and implement--in close collaboration with Dane County Human Services, Journey Mental Health Center--the provision of DHS Chap 34 Crisis Stabilization services to Dane County residents with intellectual disabilities who are at high risk of experiencing a mental health crisis. Working closely with Community TIES Behavior Outreach consultants, this position will coordinate the provision of culturally sensitive, recovery oriented, and trauma sensitive, direct clinical crisis stabilization services to eligible Dane County residents.

This position is not (!) a first responder. The position provides short-term pro-active crisis prevention planning and post-crisis follow-up service coordination. This position will also research and create program policies and procedures and provide ongoing training to Waisman Center Community Outreach staff and affiliated programs in Dane county to integrate the utilization of Crisis Stabilization services in a manner that compliments long-term care services typically provided under the Family Care and IRIS programs to Dane County residents with IDD.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field, such as Rehabilitation Psychology, Counseling, Marriage and Family therapy, Psychology, Special Education.Bachelor's. Master's Degree is preferred

License/Certification: None required. LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CSW – Certified Social Worker, LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor is preferred.

Clinical supervisor towards acquisition of LCSW license will be provided (!)

Qualifications/Required experience:

• Three years of experience providing service coordination support to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) and/or mental illness in community settings. Relevant student and/or volunteer experience may be considered.
• One year of experience in supporting mental health needs of individuals with IDD including managing crisis situations and/or providing mental health services.

A valid driver's license that meets UW Risk Management standards is required. The incumbent must provide his/her own transportation to sites. This position will require travel to various locations within the Dane county area. This position will be located at 122 East Olin Ave, Madison, WI. Free parking is available.

Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, but occasional evening and weekend hours for trainings or attending conferences may be required. Partial remote work possible.

The following experience is preferred:

• Experience with community-based mental health assessment, case management, treatment planning and crisis resolution.

• Experience conducting assessments and developing behavioral support plans/treatment/crisis plans for individuals with IDD.

• Experience working collaboratively with law enforcement, hospitals, emergency mental health services, community providers, and multi-disciplinary community teams supporting individuals with IDD.

• Demonstrated commitment to principle of recovery and facilitating consumer participation in treatment planning and provision.

• Well versed in applying and advocating "best practice" strategies and philosophy related to individualized, person-centered community inclusion for persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD).

• Experience completing accurate clinical records including, intakes, assessments, treatment or support plans, progress notes, and other reports in a timely manner.

• Experience writing or developing program policies and procedures.

• Fluency in English and Spanish.

• Knowledge of the following: Wisconsin Mental Health laws (incl. DHS Chap 34, 51 and 55), funding resources including the Children's Long-Term Support Waiver (CLTS), Family Care and Include, Respect, I Self-Direct (IRIS); and/or Dane County IDD and mental health service system and service providers.

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with persons with a wide range of abilities and backgrounds.