Assessment Specialist

Forensic Coordinator – Outpatient Competency Restoration & Conditional Release Programs

Full-Time | Hybrid-Remote | Travel Required (Barron, Burnette, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix and Washburn Counties) Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan (LSS)

Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI is seeking a Forensic Coordinator to support our Outpatient Competency Restoration Program (OCRP) and Conditional Release Program . This role provides community‑based services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system who require competency restoration or are conditionally released following a mental health adjudication.

You'll work directly with clients in the community, jails, and with multidisciplinary partners including courts, attorneys, institutions, and community providers. This is a meaningful opportunity to support individuals navigating complex legal and behavioral health needs while promoting safety, stability, and recovery.

What You'll Do

• Assess client needs using required assessment tools and complete annual reassessments

• Develop individualized service plans with clients, families, and support teams

• Coordinate and authorize services according to program guidelines

• Provide ongoing case management and support aligned with service plans

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and client records

• Collaborate with courts, jails, institutions, and community providers

• Provide professional testimony and prepare court documents as required

• Facilitate person‑centered team meetings

• Apply knowledge of human behavior, social systems, and community resources

• Work a flexible schedule based on client needs, including occasional evenings/weekends

• Meet productivity expectations and participate in staff development and supervision

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field required (Examples: Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, etc.)

• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record

• Ability to meet all background, caregiver, and program‑specific checks

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

• Comfortable using electronic health records and computer systems

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Wisconsin Statutes 971.14 (Competency) and/or 971.17 (Conditional Release)

• Experience working with individuals with mental health needs or justice‑involved populations

Perks & Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Paid Time Off + 10 Paid Holidays

• 403(b) with company match

• Annual raises

• Employee Assistance Program

• Service awards & recognition

About LSS

LSS is one of the largest and most experienced nonprofit human services organizations in the Midwest. We are committed to supporting individuals and families with compassion, dignity, and respect.

Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.