Job Title
Essential Functions
Facilitates and participates in the development, review and evaluation of the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP)
Maintains continued regular contact with families, as mandated, to ensure that services are being delivered appropriately and in a timely manner
Accurately and comprehensively case-notes and reports service units
Informs parents of advocacy services, coordinates with medical and other health care providers
Facilitates the development of transitional/discharge plans and attends all conferences and meetings associated with transitions
Attends trainings as needed
Ensures compliance with mandated timelines; facilitates timely PPS entries
Understands and upholds the components of the PCATT model for early intervention
Assists parents in locating community resources
Attends meetings as appropriate, including in-house and community meetings relating to Birth-to-Three
Maintains regular contact with families on caseload to ensure that services are being delivered as described in the IFSP. A natural environment focus should be central in IFSP goals
Works with Program Manager to ensure all files are audit compliant
Serves as a positive ambassador for St. Francis Children's Center and for Milwaukee County
All other duties as assigned
Physical Demands of the Position
Walk, sit, stand and climb stairs
Bend/twist and reach
Far vision at 20 feet or further; near vision at 20 inches or less
Speak and hear
Kneel, crouch, climb, feel and stoop
Lift objects weighing up to 35 lbs
Carry objects weighing up to 35 lbs
Handle or manipulate objects at a low intensity level of effort
Mental Requirements
Must have ability to cope with changes in routine to accommodate needs of the agency
Must be able to make decisions and exercise good judgment under stress and time restraints
Environmental/Working Conditions
Inside work environment approximately 67% of the time
Requires driving 33% of the time
Equipment Used
Computer
Copy machine
Fax machine
Telephone
Required Education/License/Certifications
Bachelor's degree in a Social Work, Human Services, Child Development
1 year of experience working with clients who have special needs
Must be able to complete home visits in-person anywhere in Milwaukee County on a daily basis
Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish is required
Must have a valid Wisconsin driver's license and may not have more than three current minor driving violations and/or one current at-fault accident on your record. Auto insurance must include $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury and $100,000 property damage
Required Knowledge and Skills
Experience with Birth-to-Three programs
Ability to function effectively in a team
Understand and follow written and verbal directions
Read, write, basic math skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize multiple demands
Must possess and practice a customer service focused management philosophy
Behavior and Attitude
The mission and philosophy of St. Francis Children's Center requires this position to perform in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, clients, and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each client, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. In addition, strict client confidentiality must be maintained