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March 2017

Andrew Muir joins FSM Board of Directors

Andrew Muir, a mental health officer with the Madison Police Department (MPD) has been elected to the FSM Board of Directors. Officer Muir has provided agency-wide training in de-escalation, and is trained in crisis intervention and trauma-inform

ed care. He holds a masters' degree from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, studied in Egypt, and speaks four languages in addition to English.

In a letter to the FSM board, Officer Muir said, "In my role as a mental health officer, I work directly toward our shared mission, which is improving the wellness of those who live with mental illnesses in our community. As service providers, I believe that the only way that we can continuously improve is through collaboration and communication. For these reasons, I am delighted to continue the partnership between your board and the mental health officer program at MPD."

Office Muir has worked in policy development for federal law enforcement at the US State Department, written new standard operating procedures for the MPD, been involved in budgeting and acquisitions, and analyzed department data for the Racial Disparities Improvement Committee. He also serves on the board of a small non-profit that provides community development scholarships in rural El Salvador.

Madison Rotary Foundation helps enhance FSM's Steps to Success program for kids

Sometimes it's nice to get some help from when you are working to provide resources to members of the community. In 2012 and 2013, the Madison Rotary Foundation provided grants to the Steps to Success program at Family Service Madison. We used these funds for training to enhance our understanding of the sensory needs of our kids, as well as ways to address and meet these sensory needs.

This year, the Madison Rotary Foundation has given us a generous grant to help enable us to provide our SMART Family Psychoeducation Group. This support is helping us to initiate an effort that, again, will become a standard part of our practice as we serve the children and families of Dane County. Thus far, our weekly groups have been a rousing success and it is this support that has made them possible by helping us to provide staff support, food, childcare, transportation, and financial incentives to attend the group. A really neat part of the process was Steps program director, Marcus Murphy, getting the opportunity to sit down with Rotary member Kristine Ashe to help her better understand the program and what we do. She was genuinely interested and was very excited to visit the agency and see the kids in action.

Thank you--Madison Rotary Foundation--for helping us to make a difference in the lives of Dane County's children and their families.

Work where you make a difference!

Psychiatric nurse. (part-time) To provide medical, psychiatric, and medication oversight services to middle school children participating in the Steps to Success day treatment program in a culturally competent manner.

Qualifications and experience: A. Licensed registered nurse;
B. two years experience in child or adolescent psychiatric nursing.

In-home therapist. (full-time and part-time) therapists to join our in-home family therapy program. This position provides in-home family therapy services to families experiencing legal, community, and family problems. Eligible candidate must demonstrate cultural competence. clinical license required; LPC, LCSW, LMFT. Familiarity with the juvenile justice system and community resources, bi-lingual or AODA are pluses. Flexible schedule with evening hours required.

Early intervention physical therapist (part-time) actively participates in relationship-based early intervention through the use of Evidence Based Natural Learning Practices to enhance the development of infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities, and to enhance the capacity of families and other care providers to provide ongoing learning opportunities for these children throughout daily activities and routines.

Qualifications: A. Degree in Physical Therapy and registration under Ch. 448.51, Stats B. Intervention/teaching experience with infants and toddlers. C. Valid Wisconsin license (or temporary license while actively pursuing licensure)

Knowledge: A. Broad knowledge of general development in infants and toddlers including children with and without developmental delays with expertise in the area of gross motor development. B. Knowledge of intervention in natural environments. C. An understanding of the importance of providing a range of services for young children with disabilities and their families.

Note: Family Service Madison provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to job requirements, genetic information, military service, or other protected status. All personnel actions, including but not limited to those relating to compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoffs, training, education, and tuition assistance are based on the principle of equal employment opportunity.

To apply: Please send your resume to FSM either via email or mail: Human Resources, Family Service Madison, 128 E. Olin Ave. Suite 100, Madison, WI 53713.