Care Coordinator - Forensics
Job Category: Professional Requisition Number: CAREC009628
Posted: June 8, 2026
Full-Time
Hybrid
Rate: $30 USD per hour
Madison, WI 53704, USA
Travel Required: Yes
Care Coordinator โ Supervised Release Program
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan (LSS) Full-Time | Community-Based | Non-Exempt Service Area: Dane, Rock, and Green Counties
About the Role
Lutheran Social Services is seeking a dedicated and mission-driven Care Coordinator to support individuals returning to the community through Wisconsin's Supervised Release (SR) Program. This role provides intensive, person-centered case management with a strong focus on employment support, community integration, and long-term stability.
You'll work with a small caseload of 3โ5 clients, allowing you to build meaningful relationships and deliver high-quality, individualized services. This position requires comfort working in correctional settings, as well as meeting clients in the community, homes, workplaces, and treatment environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive, strengths-based case management to individuals transitioning from institutional care to community living under Supervised Release.
- Conduct regular in-person visits in correctional facilities and community settings.
- Develop individualized service plans focused on employment readiness, daily living skills, treatment engagement, and community integration.
- Coordinate with mental health providers, DOC staff, residential programs, employers, and other community partners.
- Support clients in navigating benefits, housing, transportation, and vocational resources.
- Maintain accurate documentation and comply with program, court, and agency requirements.
- Utilize motivational interviewing and evidence-based practices to promote client success and reduce recidivism.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related field
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout Dane, Rock, and Green Counties
- Ability to work in correctional environments and community settings
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Preferred:
- Experience working with individuals involved in the corrections system
- Background in mental health, crisis intervention, or community-based services
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices
- Experience supporting individuals with significant barriers to employment or community integration
What We Offer
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flex Spending for Dependent & Health Care
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Ability to Contribute to 403B
- LSS makes annual raises a priority for employees
- Calm Wellness App โ Premium Access
- Early Earned Wage Access with UKG Wallet
- Employee Assistance Program
- Service Awards and Recognition
Schedule
Full-time, primarily daytime hours with some flexibility required based on client needs.
Lutheran Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)