Wisconsin Community Services
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Development and Communications Senior Associate (Grant Writer) WISCONSIN COMMUNITY SERVICES INC. Combine your leadership and research skills with your exceptional ability to write, edit, proofread, fundraise, and communicate. These skills will aid your contribution to a 114-year-old nonprofit, human service organization. As a senior member of an established development and communication team, join us in our collaboration with human service administrators to: Conceptualize and develop high level, complex proposals Develop and write agreed upon funding proposals and applications to government entities (federal, state, county and city), foundations, United Way and other funding sources. Perform needed research for funding proposals and applications Assist in donor identification, cultivation, and recognition Many special and varied writing assignments Solicit donations, advertising, and in-kind goods/services to promote WCS programs and special events. As a Development and Communications Senior Associate, you will work closely with the Director of Development and Communication to implement our organization's development plan and fund-raising activities. You will work on special writing projects with senior level leaders, providing your creative input, product development, and clerical support. Your belief in our mission to "provide innovative opportunities for individuals to overcome adversity" will assist you in cultivating local media relationships to publicly "tell the WCS story". Salary is commensurate with education and experience: $65,000 - $80,000 Position Summary: Provides leadership and support in the areas of grant writing, program planning, and program development; writing and timely submission of funding proposals and writing of other significant documents; provides key support of social media presence for agency; provides project leadership in all areas of development and communication including data collection, publications, marketing, and reporting to funders, as needed. Essential Functions: Conceptualize and develop high level, complex proposals and submits them in a timely manner. Develop and write agreed upon funding proposals and applications to government entities (federal, state, county and city), foundations, United Way and other funding sources. Provides leadership to large grant proposals, as assigned. Use strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills to complete all assigned writing projects and to edit the work of others in the department and agency. Works in conjunction with the Director of Development and Communication in implementing the agency's development plan and fundraising activities including creative input, product development, and clerical support. Has knowledge of and supports ongoing expansion and updating of electronic and social media presences. Takes leadership in coordinating with VPs, Administrators, and Program Directors in searching for grants and other appropriate funding mechanisms and opportunities for developing new programs and services or supporting existing ones. Provides leadership and support in donor identification, cultivation, and recognition, develops and strengthens foundation and corporate relationships, maintains interagency contacts, provides a presence on relevant committees in coordination with director. Solicits donations, advertising, and in-kind goods/services to promote WCS programs and special events. Takes ownership of assigned projects related to agency Public Relations and Capital Campaigns. Collects, writes, and archives success stories to be available for the development department and broader agency use Contributes articles and stories to bimonthly external/internal WCS newsletter, annual report and other publications Takes leadership of special writing projects with members of the WCS Executive Team and other Senior Leadership staff. Takes ownership of creating writing templates for specific uses including standard agency resource pieces and items for proposals. In partnership with the Director and other department staff, takes ownership in developing relationships with the media and securing ongoing coverage of WCS work. Prepares Media and Press releases for review by the Director of Development and Communication and the WCS Executive Team and distributes them to the appropriate media channels.pm21 Wisconsin Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Minimal Qualifications: Your Bachelor's or Master's level studies in communication, public policy, social welfare or related field, your five to ten years of expertise with proposal/grant writing and institutional donors, and your knowledge of fundraising and research techniques, fundraising strategies and informational sources will contribute to your success in this role. We also need your experience using computer programs such as Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel etc.); databases; design/ presentation software; and event software. Other Duties and Responsibilities: Gathers agency statistics and external data related to the areas in which we work such as the justice system, community reintegration, behavioral health, peer support and others Contributes to the maintenance of a central agency filing system for currently funded programming and projects. Participates in public relations strategizing. Regularly updates records of submitted proposals and applications; continually updates results as they become known. Provides leadership in the preparation of presentations and is available to speak and deliver presentations on behalf of the agency. Attend conferences, community meetings and community building events to represent the agency as requested. Take ownership in supervising interns placed in the Development and Communication Department Compensation details: 0 Yearly SalaryPIb0-
Development and Communications Senior Associate (Grant Writer) WISCONSIN COMMUNITY SERVICES INC. Combine your leadership and research skills with your exceptional ability to write, edit, proofread, fundraise, and communicate. These skills will aid your contribution to a 114-year-old nonprofit, human service organization. As a senior member of an established development and communication team, join us in our collaboration with human service administrators to: Conceptualize and develop high level, complex proposals Develop and write agreed upon funding proposals and applications to government entities (federal, state, county and city), foundations, United Way and other funding sources. Perform needed research for funding proposals and applications Assist in donor identification, cultivation, and recognition Many special and varied writing assignments Solicit donations, advertising, and in-kind goods/services to promote WCS programs and special events. As a Development and Communications Senior Associate, you will work closely with the Director of Development and Communication to implement our organization's development plan and fund-raising activities. You will work on special writing projects with senior level leaders, providing your creative input, product development, and clerical support. Your belief in our mission to "provide innovative opportunities for individuals to overcome adversity" will assist you in cultivating local media relationships to publicly "tell the WCS story". Salary is commensurate with education and experience: $65,000 - $80,000 Position Summary: Provides leadership and support in the areas of grant writing, program planning, and program development; writing and timely submission of funding proposals and writing of other significant documents; provides key support of social media presence for agency; provides project leadership in all areas of development and communication including data collection, publications, marketing, and reporting to funders, as needed. Essential Functions: Conceptualize and develop high level, complex proposals and submits them in a timely manner. Develop and write agreed upon funding proposals and applications to government entities (federal, state, county and city), foundations, United Way and other funding sources. Provides leadership to large grant proposals, as assigned. Use strong writing, proofreading, and editing skills to complete all assigned writing projects and to edit the work of others in the department and agency. Works in conjunction with the Director of Development and Communication in implementing the agency's development plan and fundraising activities including creative input, product development, and clerical support. Has knowledge of and supports ongoing expansion and updating of electronic and social media presences. Takes leadership in coordinating with VPs, Administrators, and Program Directors in searching for grants and other appropriate funding mechanisms and opportunities for developing new programs and services or supporting existing ones. Provides leadership and support in donor identification, cultivation, and recognition, develops and strengthens foundation and corporate relationships, maintains interagency contacts, provides a presence on relevant committees in coordination with director. Solicits donations, advertising, and in-kind goods/services to promote WCS programs and special events. Takes ownership of assigned projects related to agency Public Relations and Capital Campaigns. Collects, writes, and archives success stories to be available for the development department and broader agency use Contributes articles and stories to bimonthly external/internal WCS newsletter, annual report and other publications Takes leadership of special writing projects with members of the WCS Executive Team and other Senior Leadership staff. Takes ownership of creating writing templates for specific uses including standard agency resource pieces and items for proposals. In partnership with the Director and other department staff, takes ownership in developing relationships with the media and securing ongoing coverage of WCS work. Prepares Media and Press releases for review by the Director of Development and Communication and the WCS Executive Team and distributes them to the appropriate media channels.pm21 Wisconsin Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Minimal Qualifications: Your Bachelor's or Master's level studies in communication, public policy, social welfare or related field, your five to ten years of expertise with proposal/grant writing and institutional donors, and your knowledge of fundraising and research techniques, fundraising strategies and informational sources will contribute to your success in this role. We also need your experience using computer programs such as Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel etc.); databases; design/ presentation software; and event software. Other Duties and Responsibilities: Gathers agency statistics and external data related to the areas in which we work such as the justice system, community reintegration, behavioral health, peer support and others Contributes to the maintenance of a central agency filing system for currently funded programming and projects. Participates in public relations strategizing. Regularly updates records of submitted proposals and applications; continually updates results as they become known. Provides leadership in the preparation of presentations and is available to speak and deliver presentations on behalf of the agency. Attend conferences, community meetings and community building events to represent the agency as requested. Take ownership in supervising interns placed in the Development and Communication Department Compensation details: 0 Yearly SalaryPIb0-
Wisconsin Community Services
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Position Summary: The CLTS Waiver Program is one of Wisconsin's Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid Waiver programs, federally authorized under 1915(c) of the Social Security Act. HCBS waiver programs provide Medicaid funding that may be used to fund allowable support and services that promote individuals in the waiver access and inclusion in their home and community. Eligible participants include youth between the ages of 0-22 with developmental, severe emotional, and/or physical needs, who are also functionally and financially eligible for Medicaid. The Support and Service Coordinator (SSC) coordinates and facilitates access to all services and support, both formal and informal, which are needed by the child and family to meet their identified needs. Support and service coordination assists a child or youth and his or her family to achieve an inclusive, interdependent, and self-empowered life. The child's or youth's SSC uses their knowledge of available programs, resources, and services to create an individualized service plan that best supports the child and family in pursuit of their desired outcomes. This includes connecting families to support throughout the community and promotes family members' self-determination and involvement in all facets of community life. A primary responsibility of the SSC is promoting the child's health, safety, and welfare in their home and community. Essential Functions: Coordinates and facilitates services with the child and family to meet the developmental, emotional, and physical needs of the enrolled youth in CLTS. Provide family centered, trauma informed, strength based, culturally intelligent services through monthly collateral contact, direct contact with the family a minimum of every three months, face-to-face contact at least every six months (with the child or youth), and at least one of the face-to-face contacts is required annually to take place at the child and family's place of residence. Provide services in the community focused on promoting inclusion and access in the community and youth's home. Assisting to establish and maintain all aspects of program functional and financial eligibility. Assessing and periodically reassessing the child's or youth's health, safety, and functional capacity. Identifying vulnerable and high-risk children and ensuring heightened care coordination, collaborating with other agencies when applicable. Providing crisis and critical incident intervention and resolution. Mandated reporter responsibilities include making reports of mental health, safety, or well-being of a child or youth to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Develop and execute family centered service plans to meet the individualized needs of the youth and family. Authorizing support and services provided through the CLTS Program. Managing the coordination of benefits for the supports and services in the service plan to ensure high quality services/ Provide advocacy and resources to the child or youth and their family and/or advocates to independently obtain access to services and support, regardless of funding source. Provide transitional support for the CLTS Program enrollment and disenrollment. Complete all required training including CLTS specific training and shadowing, functional screen training, and mandated reporter training. Compiling and maintaining required documentation. Completes all paperwork in a strength based and youth/family centered manner. Follow all SSC policies and procedures outlined by Milwaukee County Children Youth and Family Services. Other Duties and Responsibilities: Attend required training and participate in staffing, weekly/monthly meetings, and consultations, as needed. Assist with child and family coverage for co-workers as needed or directed. Other job-related duties may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of youth and young adults experiencing disability needs; patience and understanding of traumatic life situations; the ability to interact with escalating youth and/or parents in a calm and professional manner; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations; proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; perform basic computer functions; uses time efficiently and effectively; ability to multi-task; sensitivity towards cultural, ethnic and disability needs. Minimal Qualifications: Must possess a bachelor's degree in a health or human services-related field and one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities. Complete all mandatory CLTS training and shadowing. Working knowledge of computer applications preferred (Windows and Microsoft Word). Ability to provide strength based, family centered, trauma informed, and culturally sensitive services to children and families with disability, emotional, physical, and life needs. Knowledge and skills to work with children, young adults and families. Valid driver's license, automobile, and insurance sufficient to meet agency requirements. Meet all the employee requirements including references, criminal background check, and driver's license check. pm21 Work Relationship and Scope: Reports directly to the CLTS Supervisor. Has contact with a wide variety of individuals including youth and family members, other program staff, including collateral contacts, formal and informal family supports, funders, Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services Children youth and Family Services Division, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) staff and administrators, staff of youth disability serving agencies and the general public.Personal Attributes: Follow agency and Code of Conduct and adhere to established policies and procedures of the CLTS Program under the direction of Milwaukee County Children Youth and Family Services Division. Professional and respectful relationships with program staff, other WCS staff, youth/families, and all external persons and agencies involved with service provision; sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic and disability needs; demonstrate commitment to agency values and mission.Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily in a busy office environment serving children, young adults and families. Some of the work is done stationary at desk using a computer; requires outreach in the community and families' homes; much of the outreach is done throughout Milwaukee County neighborhoods and several hours per day may be spent driving; hours average 40 per week; flexible work schedule include some hours outside the normal work schedule on evenings and weekends.Physical Demands: Duties require possible activity while monitoring or interacting with youth in the program. Staff may be required to use physical intervention in extreme situations. Driving required.Wisconsin Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.PIc7380d7ae0-
Position Summary: The CLTS Waiver Program is one of Wisconsin's Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid Waiver programs, federally authorized under 1915(c) of the Social Security Act. HCBS waiver programs provide Medicaid funding that may be used to fund allowable support and services that promote individuals in the waiver access and inclusion in their home and community. Eligible participants include youth between the ages of 0-22 with developmental, severe emotional, and/or physical needs, who are also functionally and financially eligible for Medicaid. The Support and Service Coordinator (SSC) coordinates and facilitates access to all services and support, both formal and informal, which are needed by the child and family to meet their identified needs. Support and service coordination assists a child or youth and his or her family to achieve an inclusive, interdependent, and self-empowered life. The child's or youth's SSC uses their knowledge of available programs, resources, and services to create an individualized service plan that best supports the child and family in pursuit of their desired outcomes. This includes connecting families to support throughout the community and promotes family members' self-determination and involvement in all facets of community life. A primary responsibility of the SSC is promoting the child's health, safety, and welfare in their home and community. Essential Functions: Coordinates and facilitates services with the child and family to meet the developmental, emotional, and physical needs of the enrolled youth in CLTS. Provide family centered, trauma informed, strength based, culturally intelligent services through monthly collateral contact, direct contact with the family a minimum of every three months, face-to-face contact at least every six months (with the child or youth), and at least one of the face-to-face contacts is required annually to take place at the child and family's place of residence. Provide services in the community focused on promoting inclusion and access in the community and youth's home. Assisting to establish and maintain all aspects of program functional and financial eligibility. Assessing and periodically reassessing the child's or youth's health, safety, and functional capacity. Identifying vulnerable and high-risk children and ensuring heightened care coordination, collaborating with other agencies when applicable. Providing crisis and critical incident intervention and resolution. Mandated reporter responsibilities include making reports of mental health, safety, or well-being of a child or youth to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Develop and execute family centered service plans to meet the individualized needs of the youth and family. Authorizing support and services provided through the CLTS Program. Managing the coordination of benefits for the supports and services in the service plan to ensure high quality services/ Provide advocacy and resources to the child or youth and their family and/or advocates to independently obtain access to services and support, regardless of funding source. Provide transitional support for the CLTS Program enrollment and disenrollment. Complete all required training including CLTS specific training and shadowing, functional screen training, and mandated reporter training. Compiling and maintaining required documentation. Completes all paperwork in a strength based and youth/family centered manner. Follow all SSC policies and procedures outlined by Milwaukee County Children Youth and Family Services. Other Duties and Responsibilities: Attend required training and participate in staffing, weekly/monthly meetings, and consultations, as needed. Assist with child and family coverage for co-workers as needed or directed. Other job-related duties may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of youth and young adults experiencing disability needs; patience and understanding of traumatic life situations; the ability to interact with escalating youth and/or parents in a calm and professional manner; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations; proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; perform basic computer functions; uses time efficiently and effectively; ability to multi-task; sensitivity towards cultural, ethnic and disability needs. Minimal Qualifications: Must possess a bachelor's degree in a health or human services-related field and one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities. Complete all mandatory CLTS training and shadowing. Working knowledge of computer applications preferred (Windows and Microsoft Word). Ability to provide strength based, family centered, trauma informed, and culturally sensitive services to children and families with disability, emotional, physical, and life needs. Knowledge and skills to work with children, young adults and families. Valid driver's license, automobile, and insurance sufficient to meet agency requirements. Meet all the employee requirements including references, criminal background check, and driver's license check. pm21 Work Relationship and Scope: Reports directly to the CLTS Supervisor. Has contact with a wide variety of individuals including youth and family members, other program staff, including collateral contacts, formal and informal family supports, funders, Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services Children youth and Family Services Division, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) staff and administrators, staff of youth disability serving agencies and the general public.Personal Attributes: Follow agency and Code of Conduct and adhere to established policies and procedures of the CLTS Program under the direction of Milwaukee County Children Youth and Family Services Division. Professional and respectful relationships with program staff, other WCS staff, youth/families, and all external persons and agencies involved with service provision; sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic and disability needs; demonstrate commitment to agency values and mission.Working Conditions: Work is performed primarily in a busy office environment serving children, young adults and families. Some of the work is done stationary at desk using a computer; requires outreach in the community and families' homes; much of the outreach is done throughout Milwaukee County neighborhoods and several hours per day may be spent driving; hours average 40 per week; flexible work schedule include some hours outside the normal work schedule on evenings and weekends.Physical Demands: Duties require possible activity while monitoring or interacting with youth in the program. Staff may be required to use physical intervention in extreme situations. Driving required.Wisconsin Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.PIc7380d7ae0-