SOCIAL WORKER - ISRS

La Crosse County•La Crosse, WI

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an entry-level Social Worker position in ISRS, working with youth in Comprehensive Community Service (CCS) and Children's Long-term Support Waiver (CLTSW) programs. Under supervision, this employee assists clients with environmental and supportive services designed to overcome financial, personal health, or family problems. The role involves conducting individual or family assessments to determine services needed, providing agency services when appropriate, and referring clients for other community services when needed. Services to clients may include protective actions on their behalf or on behalf of the community.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work (or any related college degree such as Sociology, Psychology or Criminal Justice).
Minimum of one year of experience working with the same population of clients that are served by the unit in which the vacancy occurs, and familiarity with community resources available to them.
Basic computer keyboarding skills for entering data related to clients.
Requires certification by the State of Wisconsin as a Social Worker. If not certified at the time of application for employment with La Crosse County, must have applied to the State of Wisconsin for a Temporary or Training Certificate and obtain regular Certification within specified time limits.
Must have experience working with a variety of funding sources.
All training and certification courses must be completed within specified timeframes as set forth by the State of Wisconsin.
Requires good computer and keyboarding skills for inputting data, and for using various computer programs, including internet, intranet and e-mail.

Nice To Haves

For many positions, must have valid driver's license and access to personal transportation, or other reliable means for city and rural travel.

Responsibilities

Provides social services per Wisconsin Statutes, court policies, and/or requirements of the program, state, or federal guidelines.
Accepts requests and referrals for agency services.
Conducts thorough assessments through interviews, home visits, and collateral contacts to determine the range of services needed by individuals and their families for preventative, habilitative, or rehabilitative services.
Explains the scope of the agency's services and discusses the client's rights and responsibilities in relation to the use of such services.
Arranges or provides for appropriate social services for clients based on assessments of needs.
Conducts regular case evaluations and develops and updates service plans accordingly.
Coordinates or participates in care conferences.
Testifies in court as necessary or required.
Inputs data in computer and uses various other computer programs, the internet, La Crosse County intranet, and email.
Demonstrates self-leadership, seeks out opportunities for personal growth and development, accepts feedback and demonstrates ability to learn and apply.
Shares ideas and demonstrates respect, humility, honesty, and open-minded thinking.
Demonstrates flexibility, acceptance of change, and emotional intelligence.
Takes initiative and demonstrates the ability to think critically and strategically.
Participates as a contributing member of the team and brings authentic self to discussions regarding all aspects of the work.
Demonstrates ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
Contributes positively to an inclusive workplace.