Skills Development Specialist

Job DetailsJob Location: Sparta office - Sparta, WI 54656Position Type: Part TimeJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesJoin our team as a part-time Skills Development Specialist for Monroe County!

At Family & Children's Center, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. We're looking for a compassionate, motivated Part-Time Skills Development Specialist to join our Wisconsin team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, adults, and families.

If you're passionate about helping others reach their goals, enjoy building positive relationships, and want a career with purpose while maintaining flexibility, we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Do:

As a Skills Development Specialist, you'll work one-on-one with individuals to help them develop the everyday skills needed to live healthier, more independent, and fulfilling lives. You'll provide encouragement, guidance, and practical support while helping clients achieve goals identified in their individualized treatment plans.

Responsibilities include:

Teaching daily living skills, money management, and time management.

Coaching and encouraging the development of appropriate social interactions and conflict resolution.

Encouraging independence while promoting confidence and self-advocacy.

Supporting individuals in community-based settings, in community or family homes, or in other natural environments.

Collaborating with families, referral sources, and care team to coordinate an effective skills-based approach based on the assessment and service plans.

Supporting client success and helping them achieve determined goals.

Creating timely, accurate, and detailed notes to effectively document services while supporting billing activity and integrated case management.

Maintaining updated and accurate billing for all client services.

Most importantly, building trusting, respectful relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Why Family & Children's Center?

Our organization has been dedicated to strengthening individuals, families, and community for more than a century! We value our employees and provide the support they need to make a lasting impact each and every day.

Flexible part-time scheduling

Paid training and ongoing professional development

Supportive supervisors and a collaborate team environment, with just the right amount of independence and autonomy

Opportunities for career growth within the organization

Eligibility for your first pay increase after just six months

Generous referral bonuses

Completely free Employee Assistance Program to ensure our caretakers are also caring for themselves

Meaningful work that truly changes lives within our own communities!

Ready to make a difference?

If you're looking for more than just a part-time job - and want a career where every day matters - we encourage you to apply!
QualificationsWhat We're Looking For:

Education, Training & Work Experience: Experience/knowledge working with children with behavioral struggles preferred. A Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred. 

Specialized Knowledge & Skills: Trained in trauma informed care principles, Non-violent Crisis Intervention, and skills-based interventions. Ability to maintain CPI principles in crisis situations.

Technical skills: Microsoft Office, Gmail/Calendar, and other system and database experience. Valid driver's license.

Work Environment & Physical Demands: While some of your scheduled hours will be in a general office settings, you will also be visiting client and community homes. Some local travel via agency or personal vehicle is required; valid driver's license and auto insurance must be maintained.

To be most successful in this role, you will be

Compassionate, patient, and dependable

A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

Organized and able to work independently

Passionate about supporting mental health and personal growth

Comfortable working in community or family/client home settings

Able to maintain annual training hours by completing online continuing education and attending in-person courses, as needed

Willing to work part-time hours

Ready to make a difference each and every day!