Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Case Manager- Independent Living  Description Join our team as a Case Manager to work on independent living skills with youth that are in or have been in out-of-home-care in a 15 county region! This position will cover the following 8 counties: Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce, and St. Croix. While this position reports to the supervisor in our La Crosse office, this is considered a remote position as in person services are provided to clients in the above counties. Please apply if you live in one the counties listed above, as the Independent Living Specialist will be driving throughout the 8 county range listed above to provide in person services to clients.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Engages clients and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships. Provides individualized supports to assist clients in obtaining their goals Provides outreach services as necessary to clients when they appear to disengage from the service. Uses a variety of methods to provide outreach. Attends and participates in all required staff meetings and communicates individually with team members between meetings in order to coordinate needed services Completes all required reports and billing in a timely and accurate fashion Works effectively and non-defensively with a variety of personalities, is aware of and sensitive to the cultural diversity of clients, co-workers, and other persons in the performance of job duties Benefits at FCC: Paid time off through accrued vacation and sick time & 9 recognized holidays plus an additional floating holiday! Customize your insurance needs - medical, vision, and dental options to fit your family. Health Savings Account- FCC makes monthly contributions! Life insurance covered 100% by FCC. Short term and long-term disability insurance available 401(K) Savings Plan- FCC will match up to 3% of the employees contribution (a 50% match on the first 6%). Flexible work environment Business Casual dress code policy dress appropriately per your schedule.     Position Requirements Education, Training & Work Experience: Depending on program, may require bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, rehabilitation counseling or related field is required. Some positions may require a valid social work license. Specialized Knowledge & Skills: Familiar with the human service delivery system, recovery principles and appropriate ethics and boundaries. Equipment & Applications: Ability to use Microsoft Office programs, e-mail, scanner and FAX machine, as well as enterprise software. Work Environment & Physical Demands: Indoor office environment, as well as work in the community setting or in client’s homes. Local travel will be required. Additional physical demands could include occasional lifting, bending, twisting, or reaching.   Location Grand View Center   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   About the Organization Family & Children's Center is a regional, private, not-for-profit 501(c)3 agency that provides a continuum of services designed to strengthen families and promote individual well-being, including: -Child abuse and neglect prevention -Community-based counseling (counseling clinics, in-home counseling, day treatment) -Residential options (treatment foster care, respite care) -Community support programs -Several outreach programs We are nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services, indicating we meet the highest standards for each of our programs. Family & Children's Center serves thousands of individuals and families every year, helping them enjoy happier, healthier relationships. Mission: Family & Children's Center serves children, families and individuals with a continuum of services designed to strengthen families and promote individual well-being. Vision: To be the leading provider of human services in western Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota: through quality, access, and service. Values: Excellence, Innovation, Respect, Responsibility and Responsiveness.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Full Job Description None Specified  This position is currently accepting applications. 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