What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Support and Service Coordinator position at Bayfield County Coffee Co?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Description To provide services including assessment,
planning, and ongoing case management to children with disabilities and
their families. To provide youth transition services for the Family
Services Section. Examples of Duties Provides referral, assessment and
case management services to voluntary cases related to the Children\'s
Community Options Program (CCOP) and Children\'s Long-Term Services
(CLTS) waivers Determines the range of services needed by children and
families through interviews, home visits, collateral contacts, etc.
Coordinates services with other agencies/disciplines/community members
such as law enforcement, schools, attorneys, mental health, alcohol and
other drug, medical services, etc. Links families with state advocacy
organizations related to disability rights Assists families in
identifying and applying for benefits, entitlements, or reimbursements
Attends school-based Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings when
family requests/approves attendance Provides advice in areas permitted
by law for non-attorneys on issues involving children\'s rights,
benefits, or entitlements Provides advocacy when appropriate on behalf
of children in cases involving rights, benefits, or entitlements
Explores alternatives for financial assistance Performs functional
screening to determine eligibility for children\'s programs Secures
verification and documentation of required information Records and
maintains complete and accurate records and performs other general
office duties as required Supports children and families throughout
ongoing evaluation processes related to the child\'s disabilities
Assists families and schools in developing transition plans for high
school children to publicly funded adult long term care services Keeps
informed of and processes all program changes Employs a variety of
measures to ensure that children with disabilities, together with their
families and guardians, are prepared to enter and are provided with a
seamless transition into the adult service system and knowledgeable
About Services Available Through The Aging And Disability Resource
Center to assist with the transition Organize and facilitate quarterly
meetings of the Children\'s Community Options Program (CCOP) Advisory
Committee Answers face-to-face, mail, e-mail, and phone inquiries;
maintains regular office hours with scheduled appointments Explains
program rules and requirements to the public, participants, and board
members Participates in and completes ongoing training as required by
the state and county Completes required daily/monthly/quarterly/annual
reports and complies with all established policies and procedures of the
state and county Participates in departmental, section, and individual
supervisory meetings Provides information presentations to other staff,
professionals, and community groups related to department programs and
policies Participates in supervision/consultation Performs other duties
as assigned \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college in human
services related field such as social work, psychology, sociology,
education, etc. One year experience in working with: target population;
community organizations; and resources related to youth with
disabilities. Certified to conduct Children\'s Long Term Care Functional
screens within one year of hire. Experience in computer use and
keyboarding (50 wpm), and Microsoft suite. Knowledge of resources
available to target populations served. Valid drivers\' license and
reliable transportation Physical Demands Ability to sit or stand for
extended periods of time while performing duties Ability to drive
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds Ability to work out in the field
Requires physical demands such as seeing, hearing, and color perception
to make judgments both in the office and out in the field \*\*\*\*\*
APPLICATION INSTRUCT ONS: Apply Online: www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/Jobs
Other: Complete job description and benefit package available at
www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/Jobs or by contacting 715-373-6181,
humanresources@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov. 117 E 5th Street, Washburn, WI
54891. EEO
planning, and ongoing case management to children with disabilities and
their families. To provide youth transition services for the Family
Services Section. Examples of Duties Provides referral, assessment and
case management services to voluntary cases related to the Children\'s
Community Options Program (CCOP) and Children\'s Long-Term Services
(CLTS) waivers Determines the range of services needed by children and
families through interviews, home visits, collateral contacts, etc.
Coordinates services with other agencies/disciplines/community members
such as law enforcement, schools, attorneys, mental health, alcohol and
other drug, medical services, etc. Links families with state advocacy
organizations related to disability rights Assists families in
identifying and applying for benefits, entitlements, or reimbursements
Attends school-based Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings when
family requests/approves attendance Provides advice in areas permitted
by law for non-attorneys on issues involving children\'s rights,
benefits, or entitlements Provides advocacy when appropriate on behalf
of children in cases involving rights, benefits, or entitlements
Explores alternatives for financial assistance Performs functional
screening to determine eligibility for children\'s programs Secures
verification and documentation of required information Records and
maintains complete and accurate records and performs other general
office duties as required Supports children and families throughout
ongoing evaluation processes related to the child\'s disabilities
Assists families and schools in developing transition plans for high
school children to publicly funded adult long term care services Keeps
informed of and processes all program changes Employs a variety of
measures to ensure that children with disabilities, together with their
families and guardians, are prepared to enter and are provided with a
seamless transition into the adult service system and knowledgeable
About Services Available Through The Aging And Disability Resource
Center to assist with the transition Organize and facilitate quarterly
meetings of the Children\'s Community Options Program (CCOP) Advisory
Committee Answers face-to-face, mail, e-mail, and phone inquiries;
maintains regular office hours with scheduled appointments Explains
program rules and requirements to the public, participants, and board
members Participates in and completes ongoing training as required by
the state and county Completes required daily/monthly/quarterly/annual
reports and complies with all established policies and procedures of the
state and county Participates in departmental, section, and individual
supervisory meetings Provides information presentations to other staff,
professionals, and community groups related to department programs and
policies Participates in supervision/consultation Performs other duties
as assigned \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualifications Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college in human
services related field such as social work, psychology, sociology,
education, etc. One year experience in working with: target population;
community organizations; and resources related to youth with
disabilities. Certified to conduct Children\'s Long Term Care Functional
screens within one year of hire. Experience in computer use and
keyboarding (50 wpm), and Microsoft suite. Knowledge of resources
available to target populations served. Valid drivers\' license and
reliable transportation Physical Demands Ability to sit or stand for
extended periods of time while performing duties Ability to drive
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds Ability to work out in the field
Requires physical demands such as seeing, hearing, and color perception
to make judgments both in the office and out in the field \*\*\*\*\*
APPLICATION INSTRUCT ONS: Apply Online: www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/Jobs
Other: Complete job description and benefit package available at
www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/Jobs or by contacting 715-373-6181,
humanresources@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov. 117 E 5th Street, Washburn, WI
54891. EEO