Forensic Care Coordinator
Lutheran Social Services of WI & UP MI
Forensic Care Coordinator
Dane, Jefferson & Walworth Counties, WI
Full-Time | Benefit Eligible | Hybrid Remote/Community-Based
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan (LSS) is seeking a dedicated Forensic Care Coordinator to support individuals involved in Wisconsin's forensic mental health system. This role serves clients participating in the Opening Avenues to Reentry Success (OARS) program, Conditional Release (CR) , and Competency Restoration programs , helping individuals successfully navigate treatment, community integration, and recovery. The position is community-based, allowing flexibility to work remotely when not meeting with clients or community partners. [Care Coord...Forensics | Word]
Why Join LSS?
At LSS, we believe every person deserves compassion, dignity, and the opportunity to thrive. As a Forensic Care Coordinator, you'll make a meaningful impact by helping individuals with mental health and substance use needs successfully transition, stabilize, and engage in services that support long-term success.
What You'll Do
- Provide person-centered case management and care coordination for forensic clients.
- Meet with clients in homes, community settings, correctional facilities, treatment programs, and other locations as needed.
- Assess client needs and develop individualized service plans in collaboration with clients, families, providers, and support systems.
- Coordinate and monitor services that support recovery, treatment adherence, housing stability, employment, and community integration.
- Partner with treatment providers, courts, correctional institutions, county agencies, and natural supports to achieve positive outcomes for clients.
- Maintain timely and accurate electronic documentation and records.
- Facilitate team meetings, advocate for client needs, and participate in ongoing training and professional development.
- Provide court testimony and written reports when required by program responsibilities.
Schedule & Work Environment
- Primary schedule is Monday through Friday .
- Flexibility is required to accommodate client needs, including occasional evenings and possible weekend responsibilities .
- Hybrid work environment with a combination of:
- Community-based client visits
- Collaboration with community partners and treatment teams
- Remote work when not meeting with clients
- Daily travel throughout Dane, Jefferson, and Walworth Counties is required.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field. Acceptable areas of study include:
- Criminal Justice
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Counseling
- Rehabilitation Counseling
- Community Mental Health
- Substance Use Studies
- Other related human services disciplines
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to meet LSS driving requirements.
Preferred
- Experience working with individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, criminal justice involvement, or community reentry.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, person-centered planning, and community resources.
- Strong communication, documentation, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
Benefits
LSS offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including:
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- By being employed with LSS, which is a non-profit agency, you can be eligible for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- Loans are eligible to be forgiven after 10 years of on-time and consistent payments through the income-based re-payment plan.
- Assistance navigating the PSLF through Summer
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flex Spending for Dependent & Health Care
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Ability to Contribute to 403B
- LSS makes annual raises a priority for employees
- Calm Wellness App – Premium Access
- Student loan navigation program with Summer, PBC
- Early Earned Wage Access with UKG Wallet
- Employee Assistance Program
- Service Awards and Recognition
About LSS
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan serves individuals, families, and communities with compassion and respect. We are committed to creating pathways to recovery, stability, and independence through innovative, person-centered services.
Make a difference in your community and help individuals build successful futures. Apply today!
LSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
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