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 and adolescents 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
• 1000 hours of experience working with individuals with a severe and persistent mental illness 

    Wage & Benefits                   
The starting hourly wage range is $30.83 - $34.38 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefit Highlights
*2 weeks 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* Long Term Disability* Short Term Disability*

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

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