Job description

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AT: JOINMARATHONCOUNTY.COM

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are recruiting for vacant social work positions in our Access/Initial Assessment CPS Unit and CPS Ongoing Services Unie. The employees will provide a variety of case management services to children and families in the child protective services (CPS) area. Social Work services ensure the safety and well-being of youth, strengthen families and keep the community safe.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or closely related field. Must also be certified as a Social Worker by the State of Wisconsin Examining Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors; OR become certified within 6 months of employment.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a driver's license and a driving record that meets County standards; OR ability to obtain reliable transportation.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Determines through interviews, home visits, and other evaluation procedures the range of services needed.
• Prepares complete and thorough case plans as required by local, state, and federal government and prepares ongoing follow-up reports on each case assigned; monitors and adjusts case plans.
• Provides case work services either individually or as part of an inter-agency team approach in the areas of family relationships, finances, parent-child relationships, domestic abuse, separation, juvenile delinquency, and other problems in accordance with the needs of the client.
• Places children in substitute care settings; maintains ongoing supervision of placements through site visits and evaluates the social adjustment of the children; reports to court and participates in administrative review activities.
• Provides case management to children with physical disabilities, mental health issues, and children in need of protective services, juvenile justice youth, and their families.
• Provides oversight of youth subject to court orders to monitor community safety.
• Provides emergency and ongoing services to families with the objective of preventing family breakup; provides services to reunite families.
• Provides court testimony and corresponding timely completion of court documentation.
• Provides emergency after hours on-call duties to include telephone and, when needed, in-person responses to situations involving child abuse/neglect and/or juvenile justice.
• Participates in professional training programs leading to the ability to perform the full range of Social Worker duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.
• Participates in establishing professional development goals that are supportive of broader County goals.
• Develops solutions to work issues that add value for our customers.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works extra hours as required.
• Performs related work as required.
• Utilizes evidence based assessment tools.
• Performs related work as required.

COMPENSATION:

Starting salary range: Minimum $58,697.60 annually ($28.22/hour) - Market $65,748.80 annually ($31.61/hour)

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AT: JOINMARATHONCOUNTY.COM

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.22 - $31.61 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently certified as a Social Worker by the State of Wisconsin Examining Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors? (YES/NO)

(If no, please explain)

• Please describe your paid work experience in the social services or human services field working directly with child protective services.

Work Location: One location

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