Wisconsin Community Services

Join the WCS Team At WCS, our people make the difference. We’re looking for individuals who share our commitment to Respect, Justice, Integrity, and the Pursuit of Excellence—people who value others, do what’s right, strive to grow, and bring their best to the work every day. If these values reflect who you are, we’d love to have you join us. Pay Range: $66,400 - $71,600 What We’re Looking For Are you a licensed mental health professional who enjoys leading teams, solving problems, and making a meaningful difference in the community? We’re looking for a CSP Clinical Coordinator to provide clinical leadership and day-to-day support to our Community Support Program (CSP). In this role, you’ll supervise and develop case managers, provide clinical guidance, respond to complex situations, and help ensure participants receive high-quality, person-centered care. This is a great opportunity for an experienced clinician who wants to combine clinical leadership, staff...

Job Summary This WCS Certified Peer Support Specialist position is located at the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and is embedded within their clinical programming. The position provides Certified Peer Support Services to peers assigned to their caseload, that include a wide range of supports to assist the peer with mental health and/or substance use issues in the recovery process. These services promote wellness, self-direction, and recovery by enhancing the skills and abilities of peers to meet their chosen goals. The services help peers negotiate mental health and/or substance use systems with dignity, and without trauma. The position requires some level of independent judgement and decision-making ability in the course of their work to support peers and work with them to determine inventions they need to meet their goals. This position will seek supervision and support with their DHHS team, as well as their program manager and follow direction in the...

At WCS , our people make the difference. We’re looking for individuals who share our commitment to Respect, Justice, Integrity, and the Pursuit of Excellence. People who value others, do what’s right, strive to grow, and bring their best to the work every day. If these values reflect who you are, we’d love to have you join us. As a  Case Manager with our Community Support Program (CSP)  and help adults living with serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders build stability, independence, and meaningful lives in their community. This is an opportunity to do purpose-driven work while building your clinical career. You’ll receive hands-on experience, work alongside an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team, and have access to clinical supervision toward licensure. Starting Pay: $44,000 Why You’ll Love This Role Make a visible difference:  Build relationships with participants and see the impact of your work firsthand....

At WCS, our people make the difference. We’re looking for individuals who share our commitment to Respect, Justice, Integrity, and the Pursuit of Excellence—people who value others, do what’s right, strive to grow, and bring their best to the work every day. If these values reflect who you are, we’d love to have you join us. Supervisor - Dual  CCS/CLTS   Full-Time | Milwaukee, WI | Approximately 40 hours/week Pay Range: $50,332 - $75,498 We are seeking a Supervisor - Dual  CCS/CLTS   to lead a team of approximately 8–12 Care Coordinators serving youth with developmental, physical, behavioral health, and/or mental health needs. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys coaching staff, solving problems, building relationships, and ensuring families receive high-quality, person-centered services. What You'll Do Supervise, coach, and develop a team of 8–12 Care Coordinators. Champion family-centered, trauma-informed, strength-based,...

Quality Assurance & Quality Improvement Support Specialist Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) Specialized Services Program – Bakari Center    Position Summary: This position assists and supports the QA/QI Supervisor to plan, design, monitor, and implement systemic practices and continuous improvement activities that enhance the effectiveness of program operations.   The overall purpose is to create accountability with a focus on monitoring compliance and quality assurance and enhance program outcomes through evidenced-based practices and evaluation   The Center is licensed under DCF 52 to provide a Type II residential treatment facility for 24 youth (ages 12-17).  Residents include adjudicated youth under Department supervision including youth in the Milwaukee County Accountability Program; Multi-system youth (Delinquency and CHIPS) in transition;...

Wisconsin Community Services Case Manager - Waukesha Drug Treatment Court (DTC) Job Summary The case manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Waukesha County Drug Treatment Court, a post-plea and pre-disposition specialty court, which provides intensive support and monitoring of eligible drug offenders. Other responsibilities include providing routine updates and working collaboratively with the Drug Treatment Court Staffing Team, which includes the Drug Court Judge, as well as a representative from the District Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, Department of Corrections (DOC) and Waukesha County Health and Human Services (WCHHS).   Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for a range of case management services, providing structure, accountability, evidence-based programming and support for successful compliance while in the community. Engage in supervision case management...

CARE COORDINATOR WRAPAROUND PROGRAM Wisconsin Community Services Position Summary: Working under the Wraparound Practice Model of care, which includes a unique set of values that emphasizes individualized, strength-based, trauma-informed, community-based and culturally intelligent care, provide intensive and individualized care coordination for children and adolescents. Essential Functions: 1. Maintains a caseload of approximately 8 children and families. 2. Contact enrolled children and families within 48 hours of enrollment, and set up initial visit to occur within 5 business days of enrollment to introduce self and supports available. 3. Schedule and attend weekly visits with assigned children and families, facilitate monthly Child and Family Team Meetings to discuss treatment planning, and maintain regular phone contact with assigned children and families and service providers as needed. 4. Assemble a Child...

Job Summary Join our dedicated Youth Shelter Program as a Youth Care Worker, where your energy and compassion will make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth facing challenging circumstances. The part-time weekend positions offer an exciting opportunity to provide safe, supportive, and empowering care to young individuals in need. You will serve as a positive role model, assist with daily activities, and help foster a nurturing environment that promotes growth, stability, and hope. If you’re passionate about working with youth and committed to making a lasting impact, this role is perfect for you! You MUST have 2 years of experience working youth between the ages of 12-17. Earn additional pay for weekend shifts! Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide direct support to youth in the shelter on ALL SHIFTS , , ensuring their safety and well-being at all times Supervise youth at all times with eyes on the youth in person. NO SUPERVISION...

Join a great team! We are a fast-paced Community Based Mental Health program seeking a person with the following qualities:  Compassionate; experience working with individuals who have a mental illness; a sense of humor; attention to detail; organized; independent worker; experience with computers.    We are  open 8AM-4PM, Monday through    Friday. Attention recent graduates!  Working as a Case Manager in our Targeted Case Management program offers many unique opportunities and benefits: *Our Case Managers serve adults who have serious and persistent mental illness.  Your work will make a significant impact to those who are often overlooked and underserved. *MSW graduates - Earn your 3,000 clinical hours towards licensure (LCSW or LPC). *Many licensing fees and CEUs are paid by the agency. *WCS is a qualifying nonprofit agency under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. *Our culture is team-oriented, and one of camaraderie and dedication to each other....

Certified Parent Peer Specialist (Wraparound)   Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) Join the WCS Team At WCS, our people make the difference. We’re looking for individuals who share our commitment to Respect, Justice, Integrity, and the Pursuit of Excellence—people who value others, do what’s right, strive to grow, and bring their best to the work every day. If these values reflect who you are, we’d love to have you join us. Pay Range: $18.00/hr  - $24.00/hr (depending on education) What We’re Looking For We’re looking for a compassionate and dependable Parent Peer Specialist who brings both professional skills and meaningful lived experience to support parents and caregivers of youth enrolled in Wraparound Milwaukee. You’ll use your personal experience parenting a youth with mental health, substance use, co-occurring, juvenile justice, child welfare,...

Job Summary This position provides certified peer support services to peers assigned to their caseload, using their lived experience to walk alongside the peers in their recovery journey and supporting them while they are on supervision. The position requires some level of independent judgement and decision-making ability in the course of their work to support peers and work with them to determine inventions they need to meet their goals. This position will seek supervision and support with their program manager and follow direction in the course of their work. The Peer Support Specialist must be certified through the State of Wisconsin, within 6 months of hire, unless already certified with verification at the time of hire. The Peer Support Specialist will comply with all forms of required documentation for their position (AWARDS, Activity Reports, Billing Reports and more) Pay Rate: $19.17/hr - FT Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintain a flexible...

Job Summary The Peer Support Specialist uses lived experience with mental health, substance use, co-occurring, and other life challenges to support, engage, and advocate for individuals and families in services. Through peer support training and certification, or completion within one year of hire, this role serves as a coach, mentor, and role model promoting hope, recovery, wellness, self-advocacy, and community involvement. Peer Support Specialists build on individual and family strengths, enhance skills, support problem- solving and crisis management, help navigate systems of care, and promote active partnership to improve quality of life and long-term outcomes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide 1:1 peer support to individuals and families in homes and other community-based settings, using lived experience to build trust, engage participants, and role- model recovery. Support participants and caregivers in navigating substance use,...

Join the WCS Team At WCS, our people make the difference. We’re looking for individuals who share our commitment to Respect, Justice, Integrity, and the Pursuit of Excellence—people who value others, do what’s right, strive to grow, and bring their best to the work every day. If these values reflect who you are, we’d love to have you join us. Pay Range: $62,000 - $93,000 Lead. Coach. Empower. Make a lasting impact. Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) is seeking a Clinical Supervisor to lead our REACH (Reaching, Engaging, and Assisting Children & Families) program, serving youth and young adults through age 22 experiencing acute or crisis-related mental health needs. This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team, provide meaningful clinical guidance, and help youth and families build stronger, more sustainable futures. What You’ll Do Supervise, coach, and develop a team of approximately 8–10 Wraparound Care Coordinators. Provide...

Youth Treatment Specialist 3rd Shift Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) Specialized Services Program – Jefferson County Youth Crisis Stabilization Facility Position Summary:  This position works in a therapeutic milieu environment serving youth at a State Certified Youth Crisis Stabilization Facility (YCSF) serving male, female and gender non-conforming youth, ages 8-17 supporting youth through a mental health crisis that has resulted in a youth needing a safe space to reside for up to 30 days. The Youth Treatment Specialist 3rd shift works overnight ensuring all youth and staff are safe and following nighttime procedures. This can include tasks such as completing bed checks, monitoring youth on suicide protocol, following sleep hygiene and bedwetting protocols, waking youth, and coaching them to complete activities of daily living, administering medication teaching skills. Other tasks such as completing building tasks such as...

Pay Range: $22.00/hr - $25.00/hr Job Summary The Shelter Care Supervisor is responsible for the daily leadership, supervision, safety, compliance, and operations of the WCS Youth Shelter Care Program at Bahiya House. Reporting to the Vice President and working closely with the Assistant Program Director (APD) and Program Director (PD), the Supervisor oversees staff and daily shelter operations, ensures adherence to agency, Milwaukee County, and State of Wisconsin policies and requirements, and maintains a safe, trauma-informed, and supportive environment for youth. The Shelter Care Supervisor provides leadership, guidance, mentoring, and support to staff and youth; promotes accountability and teamwork; participates in Shelter Care leadership meetings; and collaborates with the Vice President, APD, and PD to ensure effective program operations and quality service delivery. The Supervisor serves as a positive role model for both staff and youth and supports the overall...

Job Summary WCS’ Maternal Health Care Coordinator is responsible for providing intensive, individualized care coordination to support pregnant and/or postpartum women through their recovery and wellness journey. They work directly with women, families, WCS’ Maternal Health Peer Specialist, other service providers, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized recovery plans tailored to everyone’s unique needs.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Maternal Health Care Coordinator provides one-on-one support to pregnant women and new mothers experiencing substance use and other life challenges. Build trusting and respectful relationships with individuals, meeting them where they are emotionally and physically. Utilize a trauma informed approach when coordinating supports and services. Collaborate with individuals, their natural supports, community resources, and the recovery team to develop, implement, and...

Job Summary The Registered Nurse position provides specialized care for participants in CBMHP with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and/or behavioral problems including health care needs related to sexually transmitted illnesses (STI). Nurses assess participants, administer medications, and implement therapeutic interventions to promote emotional stability and functional improvement. They also educate participants and their families, and work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care. To be successful in this position requires patience, active time management skills, and the ability to maintain strong boundaries.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities Facilitate medication reconciliation post participant discharge from hospitals or state institutions for psychiatrists and pharmacy to renew or update status Conduct Clozaril testing utilizing the Athelas Testing System Conduct STI testing and provide treatments...

Job Summary This position serves as the Targeted Case Management (TCM/CCM) and Community Support Program (CSP) APNP and is responsible for psychiatric care/medication prescription of TCM/CCM and CSP participants while collaborating with the program Psychiatrist.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide ongoing psychiatric evaluations of CSP participants after initial evaluation by the program Psychiatrist Complete initial intake for TCM/CCM participants and then provide ongoing psychiatric evaluation Prescribe medications and provide ongoing assertive medication management Pragmatically evaluates options and decides upon treatment course that will optimize safety and community success within situational limits Attend and participate in routine staffings with the Psychiatrist, nurses, supervisors, case managers, and other members of the CSP and TCM/CCMtreatment team while incorporating staff input regarding observations of...

Make a Meaningful Difference in the Lives of Children and Families Are you passionate about supporting children and youth with disabilities and helping families navigate complex systems and resources? The Support and Service Coordinator (SSC) role offers an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with youth and families while helping them access the services, supports, and resources they need to thrive in their homes and communities. As an SSC, you will serve as a trusted partner and advocate for children, youth, and their families enrolled in Wisconsin’s Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Waiver Program. You’ll help families identify their strengths, goals, and needs, connect them with resources, and coordinate individualized services that promote independence, inclusion, safety, and quality of life. This is a relationship-driven role for someone who is   compassionate, organized, resourceful, culturally responsive, and comfortable advocating for others. What...

Wisconsin Community Services  Forensic Coordinator -Racine/Kenosha Job Summary Provide ongoing service coordination, treatment planning, advocacy and monitoring to residents of Racine and Kenosha counties who are participants in the OARS Program (Opening Avenues for Re-entry Success), Conditional Release Program (CR), Outpatient Competency Restoration Program (OCRP) and/or Jail-Based Competency Restoration Program (JBCR).   Essential Duties and Responsibilities Coordinate, plan, and ensure follow-through with community treatment for individuals participating in the OARS, CR, OCRP and/or JBCR Programs. Engage and develop a supportive one-to-one therapeutic relationship with each participant. Incorporate evidence-based practices into the provision of services including but not limited to Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma Informed Care (TIC), and Person-Centered Planning. Utilize MI skills...