Social Worker- Ongoing

Salary: $22.68 – $31.25 Hourly

Location : 87 Vincent Street, WI

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 0822ONGOINGSW2023

Department: Department of Social Services

Opening Date: 08/22/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Description
Under the direction of the social work supervisor, this position is responsible for providing a variety of social services to individuals/families. Services to include, but not limited to: needs assessment, crisis intervention, case planning, advocacy, and the development of community resources
Examples of Duties
The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may also be required and assigned as best practice or as requirements change within the social work practice field.

1. To provide planned and to provide unplanned services through the establishment of a professional working relationship with the consumer, geared towards strengthening the consumer’s ability to independently cope with life situations.
2. To complete administrative duties in a timely manner
3. Determines, through interviews, assessments, home visits, investigations, etc., the range of services needed by individuals, families, explaining the services and discussing the consumer’s rights and responsibilities.
4. To establish and maintain a working knowledge of the responsibilities of various community, county, state and independent resources available to agency consumers and the ability to utilize these resources as appropriate.
5. To refer consumers to other agencies or services and cooperates with such agencies in serving the needs of the consumer or agency.
6. Provide the direct delivery of services and programs that are in compliance with all unit, agency, and county policies.
7. Participate in individual conferences and team meetings.
8. Provide plans and all services developed by staff are least restrictive and yet insure community member safety.

The following are additional essential functions specific to social workers in a CPS Ongoing role.

1. Ensure that direct service meets overall Wisconsin legislative statutes and DCF standards, policy and procedures.
2. Manage, identify, and ensure child safety through continuous assessment, oversight, and adjustment of safety plans that are effective and least restrictive.
3. Engage families in case planning process that will identify services to address threats to child safety by enhancing parent protective capacities.
4. Measure progress related to enhancing parent protective capacities and eliminating safety related issues.
5. Provide ongoing case management by coordinating, monitoring, and adjusting services.
6. Collaborate with supports and service providers to effectively work as a team
7. Provide court testimony as needed.
8. Write clear and concise professional court reports, permanency plans, case plans, and all other related paperwork and documentation
9. Assist and/or provide coverage for other areas/units within CPS, as well as, on-call responsibilities as assigned
10. Maintain accurate and complete records while adhering to agency documentation policies and maintaining confidentiality.
11. Work independently making sound timely decisions and having the skill to determine when supervision is necessary.

Typical Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• An ability to understand and follow directions as well as read and write reports.
• Knowledge of interviewing, communication, and counseling.
• Knowledge of Federal and State laws, rules, standards and regulations pertaining to practice area.
• Sensitivity to social problems, such as family disorganization, discrimination, disability, poverty, unemployment, etc. and the impact on the families.
• Ability to resolve crisis.
• Ability to write concise court reports.
• Ability to meet deadlines for paperwork and court work.
• Ability to assess safety.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment in confrontational and stressful situations, and follow instructions, to complete tasks and to work closely with the supervisor and others

Minimum required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with Social Work Certification, or eligible for Social Work Certification to be completed within 1 year of employment

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related Human Services program with Social Work Certification, or eligible to enroll in Social Work Training Certificate approved courses to obtain Social Work Certification within 2 years from employment

Other Requirements:

• At least two years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Competent computer skills and computer experience
• Must successfully pass caregiver and criminal background check.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and unlimited access to a personal vehicle
• A minimum of $250,000/$500,000 auto liability insurance coverage verified upon hire and at renewal by providing a copy of the declaration page of your policy from your insurance carrier
• Willingness to utilize personal vehicle as necessary to perform job duties and responsibilities including transport of agency consumers, if necessary.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the County may consider a combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

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