Social Worker/Case Manager - Ongoing Services Unit

Kenosha County•Kenosha, WI

About The Position

The Kenosha County Division of Children and Family Services is seeking an experienced Social Worker/Case Manager for its Ongoing Services Unit. Reporting to the Social Worker Supervisor, this role provides child protective services to children and families experiencing child abuse and neglect. Caseloads include intact families and families with children placed in foster care. The position works to assure child safety, improve child well-being, and enhance parents’ protective capacities to achieve a safe home. The position works directly with biological families, foster families, and community agencies, maintains required contact with clients and children, assesses family functioning, risk, and needs, and develops or revises plans based on progress toward goals. It also makes and monitors community-service referrals, researches out-of-home placement options, and prepares related referrals. The role prepares court documents and notices, provides recommendations, and testifies in hearings; it may also take responsibility for termination of parental rights or guardianship cases. The Social Worker/Case Manager maintains current and accurate case records and required eWiSACWIS documentation; participates in multidisciplinary meetings and staffings; works as part of a team; and attends training and staff development. The role is based in Kenosha County and follows a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule, with no on-call after-hours responsibilities stated. The hiring range is $29.59–$33.63 per hour for a bachelor’s degree ($61,547.20–$69,950.40 annually) and $34.20–$38.86 per hour for a master’s degree ($71,136.00–$80,828.80 annually). The posting also lists pay grades and ranges of $29.59–$37.67 per hour for bachelor’s-level employees and $34.20–$43.52 per hour for master’s-level employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, majoring in Social Work or a related field.
At least two years of relevant work and/or internship experience working with children and families.
Knowledge of current social work principles and best practices.
Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and access to an insured vehicle for work use.
Ability to make independent decisions while ensuring children’s safety.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet time requirements.
Ability to adhere to professional ethics and respond to crisis situations.
Ability to present information to the court and make recommendations regarding visitation, programming, and placement.
Ability to maintain confidential information and remain professional and courteous.
Ability to work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Knowledge of community social and economic problems and their effects on clients.
Knowledge of Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 48 and state and local laws, regulations, and procedures relating to ongoing child protective services.
Knowledge of Wisconsin Ongoing Services Standards and Child Protective Services Safety Intervention Standards.
Knowledge of the Indian Child Welfare Act.

Nice To Haves

Wisconsin Social Work Certificate.
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, majoring in Social Work or a related field.
Three or more years of relevant work and/or internship experience working with children and families.

Responsibilities

Work directly with biological families, foster families, and community agencies to support child safety and improve child and family well-being.
Maintain client and child contact as required by state standards.
Assess child and family functioning, risk, and needs, and develop or revise plans based on progress toward goals.
Refer families to community-based service agencies and monitor their progress.
Research placement options and prepare referrals to out-of-home care settings for children.
Prepare court paperwork and notices, provide recommendations to the court, and testify in court hearings.
May assume responsibility for termination of parental rights or guardianship cases.
Maintain accurate, meaningful, and current case records, reports, documents, correspondence, and required eWiSACWIS documentation.
Attend and participate in multidisciplinary meetings and staffings.
Work as part of a team.
Attend in-service training and staff development.
Perform other work as required or assigned.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate.
Competitive benefits package including pension.
County-issued cell phone and laptop.
Health insurance effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Dental insurance effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Vision insurance effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee Assistance Program.
Paid Time Off.
Paid Volunteer Time Off.
Twelve paid holidays.
Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, including county-paid life insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Opportunity for advancement.
Training to learn, grow, and succeed.
Monday–Friday work schedule, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with no on-call after-hours responsibilities stated.