FAMILY & CHILDRENS CENTER

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Skills Development Specialist

Location
Sparta office - Sparta, WI 54656
Employment type
Part-time
Last seen
Aug 7, 2026

About the role

Join 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!