Care Coordinator - Youth CCS

Care Coordinator CCS–Youth

Milwaukee, WI | Social Services

Description

La Causa Inc. Social Services is dedicated to empowering youth and young adults with complex mental health and developmental needs, along with their families, through compassionate, coordinated, and person-centered care.

We are seeking a dedicated and collaborative Care Coordinator to join our multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive care coordination for youth and young adults with high-level needs who are dually diagnosed with mental health and developmental disabilities. You will work closely with individuals and their families to develop and implement individualized plans that reflect their unique strengths, goals, and vision for a life that is happy, healthy, and safe. Through partnership, advocacy, and a recovery-oriented approach, you will help connect individuals to the resources and supports needed to achieve meaningful and lasting outcomes.

Why Join La Causa, Inc.?

• Meaningful work that supports youth and families on their path to recovery
• Collaboration with experienced and compassionate professionals
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Comprehensive benefits and paid leave—including a day off for your birthday!

Your Role:

As a Care Coordinator, you will serve as a central point of support for youth and families navigating complex systems of care. You will lead the development of individualized service plans, coordinate services across providers, and ensure that care is aligned with each individual’s goals, strengths, and needs.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead Care Planning – Facilitate the development and ongoing review of individualized, strength-based service plans with youth and families.
• Coordinate Services – Connect individuals to mental health, developmental disability, medical, and community-based supports.
• Monitor Progress – Track outcomes, adjust plans as needed, and ensure services remain effective and goal-oriented.
• Advocate for Clients – Support youth and families in navigating systems and accessing appropriate services and resources.
• Promote Collaboration – Work closely with therapists, peer specialists, service providers, and families to ensure coordinated care.
• Support Crisis Planning – Assist in developing proactive strategies to manage and respond to crises.
• Ensure Compliance – Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with agency, state, and program requirements.
• Build Relationships – Foster trusting, respectful relationships with youth, families, and team members.
• Mandated Reporting – Fulfill all responsibilities as a mandated reporter.
• Professional Development – Participate in supervision, training, and team meetings.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field (Required)
• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field (Preferred)
• At least one (1) year of experience working with youth with mental health and/or developmental disabilities
• Experience in care coordination, case management, or community-based services preferred
• Strong cultural competency and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual (Spanish and English), spoken and written (Highly Desirable)
• Excellent verbal, written, and documentation skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must successfully complete and pass all background checks, including an annual influenza vaccination
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license, reliable transportation, and state minimum auto insurance

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to person-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care

Work Environment:

• Work occurs in both community and office settings (local travel required)
• Flexible schedule with no weekend shifts and limited evening hours, based on family needs

Physical Demands:

• Regular driving, standing, sitting, walking, bending, and reaching
• Frequent communication (talking/hearing) and computer use
• Occasional light lifting (e.g., files)
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities

About La Causa Inc:

La Causa, Inc., founded in 1972, is one of Wisconsin's largest bilingual, multicultural agencies. Our mission is to provide children, youth, and families with quality, comprehensive services to nurture healthy family life and enhance community stability. Our divisions include Crisis Nursery & Respite Center, Early Education & Care Center, La Causa Charter School, Social Services (Adult & Youth), and Administration.

At the heart of our mission is our dedicated staff—Familia La Causa—serving the Milwaukee community with compassion and commitment.

Learn more: https://lacausa.org/about-us/

Apply Today!

Visit our Careers page: Join Our Purpose & Support the Community – La Causa Inc.

Or contact our internal recruiter Wendy at wendyd@lacausa.org

Be part of something bigger. Join Familia La Causa and help empower youth and families as a Care Coordinator CCS–Youth.