CARES Coordinator

Are you looking for a rewarding career supporting children and families? Do you want to join a collaborative professional environment with a strong work culture, flexible scheduling, and a competitive salary/benefit package?

UCP is seeking a full-time CARES Coordinator to expand the team of professionals in our Respite & Youth Resources program located in Madison, WI. 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 include:

• Supporting families in crisis
• Behavior support plan creation and implementation
• Managing and supervising direct support staff; and leading/coordinating teams.

Qualifications include:

• Master's Degree in Social Work or a related field is required.
• At least 3 years’ experience working with families in crisis and children/youth with disabilities.
• A reliable vehicle, driver’s license and insurance coverage are required.

For additional information, please visit our website at www.ucpdane.org.

• Health and Dental benefits effective day 1
• 15 days of paid vacation and 12 days of paid health time in year 1. Vacation time increased to 20 days in year 2.
• 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid Parental Leave
• Agency paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement Contributions
• Flexible hybrid work schedules

Bilingual in Spanish/English or Hmong/English is a plus!