JOB REQUIREMENTS: Title: Emergency Mental Health/Adult Protective
Services (EMH/APS) Coordinator WHO WE ARE: The Wood County Human
Services Department has great passion for helping the members of our
community. As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where
diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged,
continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and
open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs
through quality services is a shared goal across all departments. WHAT
WE OFFER: In addition to who we are, Wood County team members are
offered competitive salaries, flexible schedules, and excellent benefits
including: *Health Insurance - we offer low premiums and low
deductibles, with excellent coverage! *Dental Insurance *Vision
Insurance *Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) - This is one of the
best-funded public pension plans in the U.S.! *457 deferred
compensation plan *On-Site Training and Continuing Education Credits
*Vacation and Sick Time - Start accruing for both on your first day!
*Paid Holidays *Flexible Spending Account to set aside pre-tax dollars
for childcare and medical expenses *Life Insurance *Short and
Long-Term Disability *Wellness Incentive Plan *Public Student Loan
Forgiveness (PSLF) program CURRENT OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN OUR TEAM: The
Wood County Human Services Department has an opening for a full-time
(.97 FTE) Emergency Mental Health/Adult Protective Services (EMH/APS)
Coordinator Position. GENERAL FUNCTION Responsible for providing state
mandated legal services as indicated in the State Statutes, specifically
Chapters 51 and 55. Includes being responsible for monitoring
individuals under commitment or settlement agreement as part of the
51.20 mental health statutes, conducting Adult Protective Services (APS)
investigations, completing annual Protective Placement Reviews (PPRs),
and assisting in processing of new guardianships under Chapter 54 and,
as necessary, protective placements. Provide mental health emergency
crisis services as part of the Mobile Crisis Response program certified
under DHS 34, Subchapter 3. Respond and assess individuals as needed in
the community and on site to determine needs. SUPERVISES No supervisory
responsibility. RESPONSIBILITIES A. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Monitor
individuals (adolescents and adults) on commitment/settlement agreements
related to mental health and substance use as ordered by the Wood County
courts. Refer individuals for services as appropriate, including
services provided directly by Human Services staff or those services
that are contracted for. Monitor cases to ensure treatment
recommendations are followed. Assess need for recommitment, and if
recommitment is warranted, initiate court proceedings. 2. Act as liaison
between Norwood Health Care Center Admissions staff and community in
completing appropriate court paperwork, crisis plans, and after care
plans that best meet the needs of the individual and are also cost
effective for the department. Coordinate the provision of service,
monitor service delivery for quality, and maintain linkage with the
court. 3. Provide direct supportive services to individuals to determine
and address changing needs of the individuals. May include limited case
management services to address social, recreational, medical, financial,
educational or daily living skills needs. 4. Conduct Adult Protective
Service investigations in compliance with State Statutes and Department
Policy. Initiate court action as necessary and appropriate as a result
of the investigation. Make appropriate referrals for services. Complete
WITS upon completion of investigation. Please visit
https://careers.woodcountywi.gov/ for a complete list of duties.
***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: -Experience working with
individuals with mental health/developmental disabilities/physical
disabilities/elderly prefe red. -Experience working with court systems
preferred. -Position requires the ability to work effectively with a
variety of other persons; requires ability to work and manage own time
effectively. -Good oral and written communication skills are vital.
Candidates must possess basic everyday living skills, and ability to
understand and follow directions, the ability to read and write (for
reports); and the ability to interview and counsel. -Demonstrated
ability to maintain confidentiality. -This position may require travel
to and from off-campus sites. -Possession of a valid driver\'s license,
as well as a licensed and insured automobile is required; or other means
of reliable transportation immediately available to individual. Skill in
using common business office machines, i.e. calculator, copy machine,
fax machine, scanner and computer, is necessary. ***** APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://careers.woodcountywi.gov/