Child Welfare Case Manager/Social Worker

Washburn, County of•Shell Lake - Government Services Building, WI

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides assessment and/or case management services to assigned clients in need of services for youth, families, and adult populations. Considerable independent judgment and discretion are required in working with individuals, families, providers, and community agencies. Target groups include: child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency, children with physical or developmental disabilities, mental illness (regardless of age), and Alcohol and/or Other Drug Abuse (AODA). The role serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary case management unit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work is preferred or a closely related Human Services degree will be accepted.
Must have access to private transportation at all times for work-related duties.
Must possess a valid State of Wisconsin driver's license or have the ability to obtain one.
Knowledge of and ability to provide assessment and case management across identified target groups and their system of delivery.
Knowledge, skill, and ability to provide crisis intervention service.
Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, other employees, representatives from community resource groups, contract agencies, and the general public.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to manage high levels of stress.
Considerable ability to work and make appropriate decisions independently.
Knowledge of available community resources for the target groups.

Nice To Haves

Employee may procure a certification in Wisconsin Social Work, and if acquired, would promote to the Social Worker title and pay grade.

Responsibilities

Conducts assessments in face-to-face interviews with individuals in their homes or in the community.
Identifies, through case management and/or intake services, the full range of individual needs which include medical, psychological, vocational, social, familial and daily living spheres.
Assesses and develops goal-oriented and time-limited service plans to address identified needs.
Secures, coordinates, and monitors necessary services for individuals involving appropriate professional and paraprofessional staff in programs, through provider agencies, and other community resources.
Provides support as necessary for individuals and/or family or significant others in individual, conjoint, and group formats.
Documents contacts and services, maintains files and data for reporting purposes, prepares court reports, collateral dictation, and other records and reports as necessary.
Works efficiently to achieve services and treatment objectives without duplication of effort and with maximum effective use of time and resources.
Provides crisis and short-term intervention for individuals and families.
Provides after-hours juvenile intake services in rotation with other staff.
Serves as an advocate for clients within the community.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, supervision time, and other regularly scheduled meetings.
Develops professional knowledge and skills by attending training events, conferences, and/or workshops.
Performs other duties as assigned.