Unit Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to work for an employer that truly values your contributions and well-being?

At Family Services, we believe in caring for our team as much as we care for the individuals, children, and families we serve. Join our mission-driven organization, where your work makes a meaningful impact on the community every day.

About Family Services

Family Services is a nonprofit organization committed to Protecting, Healing, and Caring for children and families across Northeast Wisconsin. We provide vital support during life's most challenging moments, helping individuals heal, grow, and thrive.

We're Hiring!

We are seeking a Unit Lead to join our team. This full-time position is responsible for facilitating therapeutic groups, providing case management services, and participating in other related activities of the Day Treatment Program.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and facilitate treatment-related group sessions with any or all of the units within the Day Treatment program.
• Provide behavioral support assistance in the way of structured breaks and one-on-one processing to support clients within the program.
• Assist staff during crisis situations to promote safety and positive behavior support needs.
• Serve as primary case manager for assigned clients, facilitating coordination of services with families and service providers. Having regular contact with parents and other providers involved in treatment process and facilitating regular case reviews to document treatment updates and progress.

Qualifications

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in social work or related field, or equivalent experience
• Preferred: Master's degree in social work or related field, CPR/First Aid/NARCAN training and some form of crisis prevention and/or restraint training

Experience:

• Required: 1-3 years' experience working with youth and families in a behavioral or mental health setting
• Preferred: 2+ years' experience facilitating groups or working in a day treatment program

Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of family dynamics, abuse, neglect, criminality and social dysfunction.
• Experience with client services which embrace family support concepts and demonstrates attitude that is accepting, non-judgmental and culturally competent.
• Respect for families of diverse socio-economic status, race, ethnicity and ability to engage them in dialogue regarding personal issues.
• Experience with client services which embraces family support concept and demonstrates attitude that is accepting, non-judgmental and culturally competent.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with reliable personal vehicle. Maintain required auto insurance and acceptable driving record requirements

Why Join Us?

Family Services offers a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can make a meaningful impact every day and help advance our mission to Protect, Heal, and Care. Apply today to join our team and make a difference in the lives of others!