Child Welfare Case Manager

Wellpoint Care Network•Milwaukee, WI

20h

About The Position

Wellpoint is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children, and our goal is to strengthen and support families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus. We are seeking competent, compassionate, and career-oriented human service professionals to serve as a Child Welfare Case Manager on our Child and Family Well-being team. The Division of Milwaukee Child Protective Services contracts with Wellpoint Care Network to provide child welfare services to about 900 families including nearly 1,200 children. Our next Child Welfare Case Manager will work diligently to provide services that ensure safety, permanence, and well-being.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) or a related field required
Experience working in diverse communities with youth and families
Knowledge of community resources
Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills, detail oriented, highly effective verbal, and written communication skills
Demonstrate an ability to effectively understand and practice of cultural humility and ability work and communicate respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Proficient in the usage of computer software; demonstrate an understanding of computer file systems and computer software packages, e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Teams, ADP, etc.
Valid Wisconsin driver’s license required.
Physical exam, drug screen, motor vehicle report, and background checks are required for this position

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree (MSW) preferred.
Minimum one (1) year of Experience in child welfare and/or a related human services field preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitors the safety and well-being of children to assess present and impending dangers.
Engages all family members including fathers in family team model.
Connects families to community resources and make appropriate referrals to resources.
Conducts in-home visits and safety assessments.
Facilitates and monitors change planning to ensure families can enhance parental protective capacities by creating goals with families.
Makes referrals for Transfer of Guardianship/Subsidized Guardianship/Termination of Parental Rights to the DA's office or document exception in WISACWIS per timelines.
Supports children and families in the post-TPR process.
Provides accurate and professional documentation in case notes, summaries, assessments, and paperwork.
Collaborates with Child Welfare and Foster Care teams.