“I would recommend working for this program for any student interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. The knowledge I gained about autism from my hands on experiences far surpassed what I have learned in the classroom.”
Full Time Positions
Candidates interested in regular positions should email their resume to Human Resources.
CARES Coordinator
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.
Responsibilities
- Supporting families in crisis
- Behavior support plan creation and implementation
- Managing and supervising direct support staff; and leading/coordinating teams.
Requirements
- MSW or MA in 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.
- Bilingual in Spanish/English or Hmong/English is a plus!
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of early childhood practices, child development and family services. Strong verbal and written communication skills, strong presentation skills, as well as an attention to detail are also required. Applicants should be comfortable supporting children and teenagers with a wide variety of needs. Experience with supervision is beneficial as this position will supervise volunteers, students, and interns.
While the emphasis of these programs will initially be in Rock and Dane counties, this position will travel daily throughout southern Wisconsin. Routine long-distance driving, as well as sitting and standing for extended periods of time will be required. The Specialist will occasionally be lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials up to and including 25 lbs. to 50 lbs. used in programs. Typical hours are between 8:00AM-5:30PM, but occasional evening and weekends are required.
Job Type: Full-time, Monday – Friday
Pay: $56,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health and Dental insurance available day 1
- 403(b)
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Agency paid life insurance and short/long term disability
- Paid time off – 15 days of vacation in year 1 and 20 days in year 2. 12 days of health time annually.
- Paid Parental leave
Part-Time Positions
If interested in any of the positions below, please complete an online application or contact our respite hiring team at 608-237-8501.
Inclusion Facilitators – Youth Resources
This part-time position works directly with children and/or teenagers with developmental disabilities. Depending on the age of the child this position may be providing services in a child care program or in the Madison community at large. Facilitators are tasked with modeling appropriate interactions to the child’s peers, community members and building community partners to enhance the opportunities available for the children and teens we serve. When working in a child care setting, we focus on establishing friendships for the child as well as increasing child care staff’s knowledge, comfort level and involvement with including children with disabilities in their program. When working with teenagers, Inclusion Facilitators are responsible for inclusive and individualized social and recreational opportunities for youth. No experience necessary.
Rate of pay is $18.00/hour with mileage and expense reimbursement.
Respite Providers – Respite
This position works directly with children, teenagers and adults who have developmental disabilities. Respite Providers are responsible for providing quality care for children, youth or adults with developmental disabilities; offering relief to family members or caregivers and allowing them the freedom to work, go to school, or just take a break, knowing that their family member with a disability is well cared for and safe. Respite care may take place in the family’s home, in the provider’s home or in the community. No experience necessary.
Rate of pay is $16.00/hour with mileage and expense reimbursement.
Support Specialists – Respite
This position typically works with families experiencing higher levels of stress or whose child is at risk of out of home placement. Support Specialists are responsible for assisting with the implementation of support plans that encourage and foster each child’s independence and inclusion within the family home and in the community.
Under the supervision of the CARES Coordinator, Support Specialists provide one-to-one coaching and training to individual children and teens in targeted skill-development areas.
Rate of pay is $20.00/hour with mileage and expense reimbursement.