Human Services - CPS Ongoing Case Manager
About The Position
Shawano County is organized according to Chapter 59 of the Wisconsin Statutes. The County's Mission Statement and Policy on Quality is to provide all County citizens with cost-effective, prompt and high-quality County services. Quality is the extent to which a product or service conforms to requirements and meets or exceeds customer expectations. Shawano County is committed to recruiting and selecting the most qualified persons for positions in the County's service through open competition and equal employment opportunity. Accommodations for disabilities during the recruitment or employment process can be requested through Human Resources. This position operates under direct supervision. The CPS Ongoing Case Manager prepares studies of individuals and families in need of social services, makes recommendations regarding the range of services needed, maintains case records, and plans appropriate client services in conjunction with the supervisor.
Requirements
- Bachelor's of Social Work degree (BSW) from four-year college or university, preferred; or Bachelor's Degree and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience that will allow gaining a state of Wisconsin Social Work License within two years of employment.
- One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's of Social Work degree (BSW) from four-year college or university
Responsibilities
- Accept requests and referrals for services and determine through interviews, home visits and collateral investigations the range of services needed.
- Interview clients, evaluate intake information and determine client needs.
- Explain the scope of services offered and discuss the client's rights and responsibilities in relation to his/her use of such services.
- Assist in planning services appropriate to client's problems, maintain client contact and review and modify plans as necessary.
- Prepare studies of individuals and families in need of services and recommend and appropriate course of action.
- Maintain accurate and current case records, reports and other types of correspondence.
- Attend in-service training and staff development activities.
- May speak before community groups on specific social problems and services.
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off - Earn just under 5 weeks in your first year when working 40 hours/week
- Nine (9) Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance including vision coverage with option of a high or low deductible health insurance plan.
- County-funded Health Reimbursement Account or HSA depending on health plan selection.
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Gym Membership Discounts
- Dependent Flexible Spending Account
- Dental Insurance
- Long and Short-Term Disability
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- State Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation (457) Retirement Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- State Pension Plan
- Gym Membership Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
