Job description

Do you enjoy being a part of a diverse and dynamic team? Are you looking for a rewarding job with career growth potential? If so, consider working at Wellpoint Care Network (formerly SaintA) – a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplaces in 2021 and the 2021 BizTimes large non-profit of the year.

Wellpoint (formerly SaintA) is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children, and our goal is to strengthen and support families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus. We are seeking competent, compassionate, and career-oriented therapists to serve as a Community Outreach Coordinator.

Job Purpose:

Our next Community Outreach Coordinator will assist Wellpoint staff and community partners to provide community based mental health support to youth and families through outreach, needs assessment, resource development and referral support to help youth and families access mental health treatment.

Duties:

• Identifies and develops community partnerships based on the ongoing needs of families served by Wellpoint.
• Seeks out new community partnerships based on the identified needs of children and families in the surrounding neighborhoods.
• Participates in community outreach activities to educate the broader community about Wellpoint programs.
• Engages members of the community through outreach activities and provide awareness on mental health to reduce stigma in the community.
• Builds and maintains internal partnerships with Wellpoint program personnel through regular contact with direct service staff and leadership, and by attending and presenting at various internal staff meetings.
• Advocates for the needs and interests of families who are receiving services through Wellpoint.
• Demonstrates an ability to maintain productive and respectful relationships with all team members and community partner agency staff.
• Performs initial PRAPARE screen and ongoing needs assessment with individual youth and families enrolled in BGCGM.
• Supports staff and Clients in identifying potential solutions and community partners that may help strengthen family functioning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related degree required.
• Minimum two (2) years’ work experience in social service setting with a preference for work with community agencies required.
• Experience in relationship building with both internal and external partners required.
• Understanding of and experience in working with diverse communities and families.
• Demonstrate an ability to effective understanding and practice of cultural humility and ability work and communicate respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficient in the usage of computer software; demonstrate an understanding of computer file systems and computer software packages, e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Teams, ADP, etc.
• Ability to take initiative and act quickly and independently when the situation demands it; sees a need and takes appropriate action without being prompted or reminded; demonstrates ability to effectively deal with crisis situations.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism while working effectively and harmoniously with staff, program participants, social service agencies, legal parties, and the public.
• Physical exam, drug screen, motor vehicle report, and background checks are required for this position.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license [and reliable transportation] required.

Position Details & Extras:

• Full-Time
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - Wellpoint (formerly SaintA) employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Regular travel in personal vehicles is required with the ability to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Willingness to work beyond normal working hours: evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Involved with students, personnel, family members, visitors, volunteers, interns, government agencies, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Subject to dysregulated clients, students, family members, etc.

Organizational Information:

Wellpoint (formerly SaintA) is a Wisconsin provider of family-centered care and educational services. As a 2021 Top Workplace of Southeastern Wisconsin and national leader of Trauma Informed Care, a philosophy and practice that acknowledges the profound effects of trauma on the developing brain, we are passionate about delivering quality, evidence-informed care to help children and families overcome trauma and thrive.

Wellpoint (formerly SaintA) provides a rich continuum of services, including:

• Child Welfare and Foster Care
• Support for youth who have aged out of care
• Care Coordination and Wraparound services
• Mental health therapy and supports such as The Clinic @ Wellpoint (formerly SaintA), Family Preservation, Caregiver Support, Integrated Community Treatment
• Professional education and clinical consultation (for organizations, schools, and individual/family)

Interested parties please submit a cover letter and resume online. We are committed to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion and strongly encourage minority candidates to apply. For more information, visit our website www.wellpoint.org.

*To protect the health and well-being of our employees, clients, and community members we come in contact with on a daily basis, Wellpoint (formerly SaintA) has decided to mandate the COVID vaccine for all employees or be approved with a qualified exemption. Please note that job candidates must be partially vaccinated within thirty (30) days of hire, and fully vaccinated within sixty (60) days of hire or approved for an exemption.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Milwaukee, WI 53222: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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