Initial Assessment Social Worker/Human Services Professional

FDLC•Fond du Lac, WI

7h•$28 - $40

About The Position

The Initial Assessment Social Worker/Human Services Professional provides planned and unplanned social work services through professional relationships that strengthen consumers’ ability to cope independently with life situations. The role assesses the needs of individuals and families through interviews, assessments, home visits, and investigations; explains available services and consumer rights and responsibilities; coordinates referrals and community resources; and delivers services in accordance with agency and county policies. In the Initial Assessment role, the professional assesses families for child safety concerns and continually evaluates and adjusts safety plans to protect children using the least restrictive effective approach. The role requires compliance with Wisconsin statutes and Department of Children and Families standards, professional and timely documentation, court testimony as needed, collaboration with service professionals and informal supports, and independent decision-making. On-call responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work with Social Work Certification, or eligibility to complete Social Work Certification within one year of employment.
Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in a related Human Services program with Social Work Certification, and eligibility to enroll in Social Work Training Certificate-approved courses to obtain Social Work Certification within two years of employment.
At least two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Competent computer skills and computer experience.
Successfully pass caregiver and criminal background checks.
Valid driver’s license and unlimited access to a personal vehicle.
At least $250,000/$500,000 auto liability insurance coverage, verified upon hire and at renewal by providing a copy of the policy declaration page.
Willingness to use a personal vehicle as necessary for job duties and responsibilities, including transporting agency consumers if needed.

Responsibilities

Establish professional working relationships with consumers to strengthen their ability to cope independently with life situations.
Complete administrative duties in a timely manner.
Assess individuals’ and families’ service needs through interviews, assessments, home visits, investigations, and other methods; explain services and consumer rights and responsibilities.
Maintain working knowledge of community, county, state, and independent resources and use them appropriately.
Refer consumers to other agencies or services and cooperate with those agencies in meeting consumer or agency needs.
Deliver services and programs in compliance with unit, agency, and county policies.
Participate in individual conferences and team meetings.
Develop plans and services that are least restrictive while ensuring community member safety.
Conduct thorough family assessments to identify child safety concerns.
Continuously assess, oversee, and adjust effective, least restrictive safety plans to manage and ensure child safety.
Ensure direct services comply with Wisconsin legislative statutes and DCF standards, policies, and procedures.
Complete and document assessments, safety plans, court-related reports, court conditions, and other required paperwork professionally and on time.
Provide court testimony as needed.
Develop collaborative, engaging relationships with other service professionals and supports.
Refer clients to agencies and community resources while maximizing informal supports.
Provide strength-based, client-centered social work services in a respectful and ethical manner.
Fulfill on-call responsibilities as assigned.
Maintain accurate and complete records, follow agency documentation policies, and protect confidentiality.
Work independently, make sound and timely decisions, and determine when supervision is necessary.
Use a personal vehicle as necessary to perform job duties, including transporting agency consumers if needed.