UCP is looking for qualified candidates to join the Respite & Youth Resources team in Dane County as a full-time CARES Coordinator. The focus of this position is to both prevent out of home placement, as well as reunify children in institution-like settings with their families. This is a fast-paced position that works directly with children in local child-care programs, works with teens in the community and coordinates respite care for families.
The successful candidate will have a passion for supporting people with disabilities and their families, as well as a solid philosophy of inclusion. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, experience supporting challenging behaviors, excellent verbal and written communication, and a history of working cooperatively with others.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting families in crisis
- Behavior support plan creation and implementation
- Managing and supervising direct support staff; and leading/coordinating teams
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in a related field
- At least 3 years’ experience working with families in crisis and children/youth who have disabilities.
- A reliable vehicle, driver’s license and insurance coverage are required.
Employee Benefits:
- Health and Dental benefits effective day 1!
- 15 days of paid vacation and 12 days of paid health time in year 1 – increased vacation in year 2!
- 13 paid holidays annually!
- Agency paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance!
- Flexible hybrid work schedules!
Organization: United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Dane County
Job Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Read the full article at: https://ucpdane.org/careers/employment-application/