Community Support Professional I

Full Time

The starting hourly wage range is $27.76 - $29.36 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. Earning potential up to $35.72/hour dependent on successful annual reviews.

September 23, 2024

Open Until Filled

CSP Professional I  
Explore. Thrive. Belong.
Jefferson County is the Heart of the Heartland. We offer the best of Wisconsin living with safe, family oriented, vibrant business and civic communities surrounded by picturesque farmland. Jefferson County is proud of our small-town living options and easy access to major urban centers.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM OF JEFFERSON COUNTY 
Jefferson County Human Services developed the Community Support Program in 1996 to focus on helping consumers diagnosed with a severe and persistent mental illness with various functional needs remain in the community and support them in their recovery journey to achieve their self-determined goals. CSP staff assist consumers in developing skills and working toward goals in education and employment, finding and maintaining stable housing, coaching them in activities of daily living, balancing their physical and mental health, developing and improving relationships, providing education to consumers and supports, and helping people to develop coping skills and strategies to manage mental health symptoms, as well as addressing challenges as they arise.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The purpose of this position is to provide symptom management, group activities clinical assessment, treatment planning, and case management to adults, adolescents, and children diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness for the Community Support Program (CSP).

SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES            
You will be successful in this role by completing the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Provides community-based symptom management services, facilitates individual and group activities, and monitors client symptoms.
• Completes clinical assessments of client condition, i.e.: initial treatment plan; reviews; and Suicide Risk, Substance Use, Functional Screen eligibility and Emergency mental health assessments.
• Develops services plans including quantifiable and measurable goal achievement.
• Provides case management services by utilizing community resources to coordinate care and treatment including crisis intervention, advocacy, and alternative housing/care.
• Provides clients with psychosocial rehabilitation services and ongoing assessments regarding social, life, and parenting skills; medical/mental health; and personal development through coaching, education, and intervention.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university in Behavioral Science, Social Work, or closely related field

 

Preferred Requirements:                       

• Master’s degree from a college or university plus two years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

    Wage & Benefits                   
The starting hourly wage range is $27.76 - $29.36 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
Earning potential up to $35.72/hour dependent on successful annual reviews.

Benefit Highlights
Paid vacation
Health insurance
Health insurance Opt Out Plan 
Dental & Vision insurance*
 Life insurance
Wisconsin
Retirement System
Health Savings Account 
Deferred Compensation Program
Group Life insurance 

Jefferson County offers an excellent, comprehensive benefits package.  Click Here for 2024 Jefferson County Benefits

Employees at Jefferson County Value
Competitive Pay
Excellent Benefits
Great Coworkers
Flexibility
Advancement & Opportunity
Family Culture

HOW TO APPLY: For a full job description and link to apply online, please visit the County’s web site at www.jeffersoncountywi.gov
Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer