About the Role
This role focuses on providing safety, crisis intervention, assessment, case management, and education to individuals, with a strong emphasis on suicide prevention and recovery.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the immediate safety of all individuals being assessed through active crisis management and de-escalation.
- Administer the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) to evaluate risk and determine appropriate interventions.
- Develop and implement individualized Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAPs) and safety plans.
- Provide gatekeeper training to empower Veterans, family members, and community partners in recognizing warning signs and responding effectively.
- Conduct comprehensive mental health screenings and needs assessments to identify barriers and strengths.
- Develop Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) that promote recovery, self-determination, and personal growth.
- Monitor and document participants’ progress, adjusting goals and supports as needed to ensure continued engagement and improvement.
- Refer and connect participants to appropriate community and VA resources, including behavioral health, housing, and employment services.
- Assist participants with scheduling and attending initial appointments; follow up to confirm participation and continued care.
- Advocate for participants’ rights, ensuring they receive equitable, respectful, and trauma-informed services.
- Conduct one-on-one and small-group sessions on essential life and recovery skills.
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing referral sources, including VA partners, local agencies, and Veteran service organizations.
- Identify and cultivate new referral resources to expand the program’s reach and impact.
- Represent the program at community events and collaborate with partners to promote awareness of suicide prevention resources.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation of all participant interactions in accordance with program and agency standards.
- Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, and federal regulations governing suicide prevention services.
- Participate in staff meetings, training, and program evaluations to support continuous improvement.
- Perform other duties as requested or assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum two years of experience in case management including needs assessment and service planning.
- Valid Wisconsin driver’s license in good standing and current/valid auto insurance.
Skills
- Crisis management
- De-escalation
- Suicide risk assessment (C-SSRS)
- Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAPs)
- Safety planning
- Gatekeeper training
- Mental health screenings
- Needs assessments
- Individualized Service Plans (ISPs)
- Case management
- Care coordination
- Resource referral
- Participant advocacy
- Trauma-informed services
- Life skills training
- Recovery skills training
- Suicide prevention awareness
- Community resource navigation
- Financial literacy
- Daily living skills
- Coping skills
- Community outreach
- Collaboration
- Documentation
- Compliance
- Federal regulations
Location
- Madison, WI
Work Type
- Full Time
Experience Level
- Minimum two years of experience in case management
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in social services
- Associate degree with 4-5 years of experience in case management including needs assessment and service planning
Salary/Compensations
- $22.00 - $24.00 Hourly
About the Company
- This role is within the Nonprofit - Social Services sector.
