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Develops activities, within available time constraints, which enhance the standing of the program and which further the career goals of the individual, such as presenting educational programs, mentoring professional students, sitting on internal or external committees, providing expert court testimony, or participating in research projects. Advanced interpersonal skills required to communicate and work effectively with others in both a multidisciplinary team environment, agency staff, and with the representatives of outside agencies who possess a wide variety of professional backgrounds and experiences.

Title: Forensic Interviewer Position: Full-time, 32 Hours, M - Th, 8am to 4:30pm, some evenings and weekends required. Classification: Non-ExemptDepartment: The C.A.R.E. CenterReports to: Director, The C.A.R.E. Center Salary Grade/level/Range: Location: 505 Building Mission:The mission of The Women's Center is to provide safety, shelter and support to empower all impacted by domestic abuse, sexual violence, child abuse, and trafficking. Summary/ Objective: The primary responsibility of this position is to conduct forensic interviews and provide education regarding child abuse dynamics to child abuse investigators. Essential duties and responsibilities:<ul><li style="line-height:normal">Understands and satisfies the social service needs of the neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school-age, adolescent and/or adult patient in regard to their growth and development process.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Performs video-recorded Forensic Interviews per program standards. Can utilize video-recording equipment.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Performs Social Work evaluation of appropriate children/families focused on the identification of factors related to abuse/neglect, including gathering and evaluating information and drawing meaningful conclusions.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Communicates the outcome of Forensic Interviews and Social Work evaluations to patients, parents, referral sources, and outside agencies as appropriate. Communications may be in the form of written or verbal reports as appropriate.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Provides education to patients and families on the dynamics of child abuse and neglect. Within program guidelines, acts as a resource to patients and families on available community resources.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Documents professional clinical activities per program standards.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Provides courtroom testimony on cases as required. </li><li style="line-height:normal">Actively involved in enhancing skills through participation in Peer Review and through other means such as reviewing journal articles and attendance at in-services as well as local, statewide and national conferences within financial constraints as they are available.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Provides crisis management services to children and families seen in the course of an abuse evaluation with appropriate safety planning and system advocacy.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Works effectively within a team environment. Collaborates with internal and external partners.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Maintains positive relationships with referral sources.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Assists in planning and decision-making appropriate to the client and family with other Center professionals as well as outside agencies. Advocates for sound, safe case planning. </li><li style="line-height:normal">Participates in client review conferences and department meetings. Actively participates in ongoing program planning and evaluation.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Develops activities, within available time constraints, which enhance the standing of the program and which further the career goals of the individual, such as presenting educational programs, mentoring professional students, sitting on internal or external committees, providing expert court testimony, or participating in research projects.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Actively participates in program Quality Improvement efforts. Provides leadership in addressing program issues and solving problems. Makes suggestions and is a positive force in resolving issues. Gathers and reports data as required.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Maintains a working knowledge of public policy and the practice of social service systems especially as they apply to the local community.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Advocates for policies and procedures that are consistent with the best interest of the child using professional standards and agency code of conduct.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Participate in agency meetings and trainings. </li><li style="line-height:normal">Completes other duties as needed and/or requested by supervisor to align with mission and vision of the organization. </li></ul> Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Knowledge, Skills: <ul><li style="line-height:normal">Advanced knowledge in the dynamics of child abuse/neglect and its effects on victims and other family members. </li><li style="line-height:normal">Excellent ability and skill in developing professionally appropriate relationships with children referred for evaluations.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Ability to comfortably work in situations that may be potentially confrontational.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Knowledge of investigative and prosecutorial processes required. </li><li style="line-height:normal">Advanced interpersonal skills required to communicate and work effectively with others in both a multidisciplinary team environment, agency staff, and with the representatives of outside agencies who possess a wide variety of professional backgrounds and experiences. </li><li style="line-height:normal">Expertise in training related to child abuse, advocacy, and team-building </li><li style="line-height:normal">Significant crisis management experience.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Knowledge of investigative and prosecutorial processes required. </li><li style="line-height:normal">Experience working with trauma survivors.</li><li style="text-align:justify">Excellent communication and public speaking skills, Written and oral - talking and writing effectively in order to convey information appropriately to needs of the audience. </li><li style="line-height:normal">Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Sensitivity to issues faced by survivors of interpersonal violence.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Active listening - giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Reading Comprehension - understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Time Management - managing one's own time and the time of others.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Service Orientation - actively looking for ways to help people.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Coordination - adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Critical Thinking - using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Judgment and Decision Making - considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.</li></ul> Education/Experience:<ul><li style="text-align:justify">Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice or related field is required. Advanced training in forensic interviewing of child victims is preferred. </li></ul> Language Skills: Ability to read, write and comprehend English. Bilingual - English/Spanish preferred. Reasoning Ability: Ability to utilize critical thinking - such as using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Requires a valid Wisconsin driver's license and proof of insurance. Other Skills and Abilities: Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li style="text-align:justify">This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. </li><li style="text-align:justify">This would require the ability to lift up to 25 pounds. </li><li style="text-align:justify">Will require some movement up and down stairs and between buildings. </li></ul>Work Environment: The Work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<ul><li style="text-align:justify">The employee may perform some work-related travel. </li><li style="text-align:justify">Works predominantly indoors but may need to go between different buildings. </li><li style="text-align:justify">The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.</li></ul>ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.AAP/EEO: The Women's center is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Fingerprints/Criminal Background Check for TWC Applicants  What information will be requested at the time of the fingerprinting reservation?<ol><li style="color:#222222;line-height:normal">Full legal name</li><li style="color:#222222;line-height:normal">Full current address</li><li style="color:#222222;line-height:normal">Date of birth</li><li style="color:#222222;line-height:normal">Gender</li><li style="color:#222222;line-height:normal">Social Security number</li><li style="color:#222222;line-height:normal">Height</li><li style="color:#222222;line-height:normal">Weight</li><li style="color:#222222;line-height:normal">Hair color</li><li style="color:#222222;line-height:normal">Eye color</li><li style="color:#222222;line-height:normal">Ethnicity</li><li style="color:#222222;line-height:normal">Place of birth</li><li style="color:#222222;line-height:normal">Citizenship</li></ol> Primary ID (photograph and signature, non-expired)<ul><li style="color:#222222;line-height:normal">Government-issued driver's license</li><li style="color:#222222;line-height:normal">Learner's permit (plastic card only with photo and signature)</li><li style="color:#222222;line-height:normal">National/State/County identification card</li><li style="color:#222222;line-height:normal">Passport</li><li style="color:#222222;line-height:normal">Military ID</li><li style="color:#222222;line-height:normal">Military ID for spouses and dependents</li><li style="color:#222222;line-height:normal">Alien registration card (Green card, permanent resident visa)</li></ul>Secondary ID (signature, non-expired)<ul><li style="color:#222222;line-height:normal">Social Security card</li></ul>

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Create and maintain participant service documents including but not limited to case notes, assessments, Adult Family Home/Rent Justification forms, release plans, Individual Service Plans (ISP), Quarterly Progress Notes (QPN), crisis plans, budgets, suicide risk assessments (SRA), trauma assessments, other risk assessments, and release of information (ROI) forms within expected program timeframes. Provide ongoing service coordination, treatment planning, advocacy and monitoring to residents of Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha counties who are participants in the OARS Program (Opening Avenues for Re-entry Success), Conditional Release Program (CR), Outpatient Competency Restoration Program (OCRP) and/or Jail-Based Competency Restoration Program (JBCR).

To apply for this position, scroll down to the bottom of this page and click the button that reads: "APPLY NOW" Returning Applicant? Login Now Start Over with Job Search Wisconsin Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Vet). Forensic Coordinator Waukesha and/or Milwaukee Job Code: 2026-BHS-008 Location: Waukesha Department: Forensic Services Unit - All Forensics Programs FT/PT Status: Full Time Job Responsibilities: Wisconsin Community Services Forensic Coordinator - Waukesha and Milwaukee Counties Job SummaryProvide ongoing service coordination, treatment planning, advocacy and monitoring to residents of Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha counties who are participants in the OARS Program (Opening Avenues for Re-entry Success), Conditional Release Program (CR), Outpatient Competency Restoration Program (OCRP) and/or Jail-Based Competency Restoration Program (JBCR). Essential Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>Coordinate, plan, and ensure follow-through with community treatment for individuals participating in the OARS, CR, OCRP and/or JBCR Programs. </li><li>Engage and develop a supportive one-to-one therapeutic relationship with each participant. </li><li>Incorporate evidence-based practices into the provision of services including but not limited to Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma Informed Care (TIC), and Person-Centered Planning. </li><li>Utilize MI skills as a primary approach to enhance participant participation and success. </li><li>Monitor ongoing treatment needs and compliance with treatment for all program participants by providing assessment, treatment planning, assertive case management, symptom management, medication monitoring, crisis-intervention, and coordination of multi-disciplinary team meetings as per program protocols and the Department of Health Services (DHS) contract. </li><li>Responsible for developing and submitting court documents for CR and Competency participants as required:Predisposition Investigation, Treatment Plan, Treatment Plan Adjustment, Adjustment Summary, Discharge/Transition Plan as well as all Status Report documents. </li><li>Coordinate team staffings with DHS/Department of Community Corrections (DCC) and other treatment team members. </li><li>Maintain safety practices and continually assess potential risk when in the community and when working with participants. </li><li>Coordinate community support services (referrals) and/or directly aid participants with activities of daily living to include, but not limited to, coaching and hands on assistance in the areas of housing, money management, vocational/educational pursuits, scheduling and transportation for appointments. </li><li>Encourage and assist each participant with the development of a natural support system including family members, neighbors, friends, the community, etc. </li><li>Create and maintain participant service documents including but not limited to case notes, assessments, Adult Family Home/Rent Justification forms, release plans, Individual Service Plans (ISP), Quarterly Progress Notes (QPN), crisis plans, budgets, suicide risk assessments (SRA), trauma assessments, other risk assessments, and release of information (ROI) forms within expected program timeframes. </li><li>Comply with program and DHS quality standards, DHS Connect (EHR) and SharePoint protocols, format requirements and timeframes for all documents and communications. </li><li>Ensure maximum participant financial contribution and third-party payment toward cost-of-service provision by applying for appropriate insurance benefits, fully utilizing available assistance programs, county services and community resources. </li><li>Provide on-going communication and coordination with treatment providers, DOC/DCC, mental health institution staff, court personnel, prison/jail staff, and other service agencies, reviewing and responding to emails and phone messages within 24 hours. </li><li>Frequent home visits and transportation of participants in the community using personal vehicles. </li><li>Develop and practice MI skills through training, coaching, and participant contact to attain basic fidelity within 12 months/advanced fidelity within 24 months of employment as outlined in the program contract. </li><li>Participate in MI coaching sessions and complete DHS surveys as required. </li><li>Complete MI audio recording and written Test of Knowledge as required. </li><li>Build and nurture positive relationships with stakeholders and funder(s). </li><li>Timely collection of necessary medical records, lab results and information for participants per program protocol. </li><li>Rotational crisis line coverage. </li><li>Appear and testify at court hearings. </li><li>Attend training, meetings, and staffings. </li><li>Participate in new staff shadowing rotation. </li><li>Other job-related duties may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position. </li><li>Remote staff may be required to work from the Forensic office in Milwaukee. </li><li>On the last day of employment, staff will turn in all agency equipment to the supervisor/program director. </li><li> </li></ul>Job Qualifications: Required Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related Human Services field. </li><li> </li></ul><ul><li>Experience in case management and service coordination; experience serving people with a mental illness, substance use disorder, or other special populations required </li><li>Valid driver's license, automobile, and insurance sufficient to meet agency requirements required. </li><li>Meet all the employee requirements including references, criminal background check, and driver's license check. </li><li> </li></ul>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Communication - ability to provide information effectively with a diverse population - the persons we serve, supervisor, colleagues, and program partners in writing and oral communications.</li><li>Technological Aptitude - Ability to use general technological skills throughout daily job i.e., Email, Internet, company specified systems, (ex. Microsoft 365, Windows, Word, Excel).</li><li>Managing Priorities/Deadlines - Ability to maintain schedules, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.</li><li>Problem-Solving Skills - Ability to think critically and be solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment and adapt to program changes and challenges. </li><li>Adaptability - Ability to manage change, deal with situations as they arise and work independently or as part of a team. </li><li>Teamwork - Ability to work as a team participate productively while also managing independent contributing duties and responsibilities.</li><li>Motivation - Possess a commitment to the assigned job, mission and core values of the organization while also supporting a respectful and harmonious work setting.</li><li>Professionalism - Ability to conduct oneself with a high level of integrity, ethics and boundaries.</li><li>Multicultural Sensitivity - The role involves working in the community and interacting directly with diverse populations, including clients, partners, and service providers. As such, the employee must demonstrate professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and strong interpersonal skills while representing the organization in a variety of settings. </li><li>Program Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Clinical skills and knowledge related to community based services for individuals who have a mental illness including assessment, treatment planning, monitoring and supportive services. </li><li>Knowledge of and experience in mental health and substance use services including assessment, treatment plan development, psychotropic medications, side effects and symptom management</li><li>knowledge of the legal system and forensic psychiatric issues; risk management; resourcefulness and flexibility responding to changing participant needs </li><li>Knowledge of substance abuse disorders; psychotropic medications; entitlements such as Medicaid, SSI/SSDI, Medicare, and Veterans benefits. </li><li> </li></ul> Other Job Information (if applicable): PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Driving throughout the southeastern WI region, the mental health institutions in Madison and Oshkosh and prisons statewide. Position requires the ability to drive for periods of time on any given day. Office work involves sitting at a desk and conducting computer work. WORK ENVIRONMENT:The job is performed in a combination of an office setting, and in the field throughout the four-county region (including the inner city of Milwaukee). Requires travel to DHS, mental health institutions in Madison and Oshkosh and prisons statewide. Provides supervisory backup for 24hr Crisis Line when needed and be accessible to staff and/or program participants. Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. PM21

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