Social Worker - Community Programs

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development•Stevens Point, WI

About The Position

Portage County Health & Human Services is hiring a full-time Social Worker to support its Community Programs division. The role primarily serves adults enrolled in the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program, helping people living with mental health and/or substance use disorders move toward recovery, stability, and greater independence. The Social Worker works within a recovery-oriented, person-centered team to support consumers in identifying strengths, setting meaningful goals, accessing coordinated services, and maintaining the highest possible level of independent functioning. The position provides person-centered assessments and service planning, care coordination, psychosocial education, crisis intervention, advocacy, family consultation, and court-related services under Chapters 51 and 55. It also involves coordination with community agencies and treatment partners, clinical documentation, court proceedings, and follow-along support after commitment. The stated pay range starts at $31.65 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or another human services field.
At least one year of experience within the past 10 years working with individuals diagnosed with a mental disorder.
Current Wisconsin Social Worker certification or eligibility for certification; certification is preferred but not required.
Licensed driver with access to an insured vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Current Wisconsin Social Worker certification.

Responsibilities

Complete comprehensive assessments identifying consumers’ strengths, needs, values, priorities, and recovery goals.
Partner with consumers to develop recovery-oriented service plans based on assessment goals.
Monitor progress toward goals, service effectiveness, and consumer satisfaction.
Coordinate services with community agencies and facilitate regular meetings with consumers and their recovery teams.
Arrange appropriate placements and transitions of care.
Prepare timely clinical treatment and progress notes in accordance with program standards.
Present cases for clinical supervision and collaborate with treatment partners.
Monitor inpatient treatment plans and develop discharge plans for consumers in psychiatric facilities.
Provide transportation to consumers when appropriate.
Support Chapter 51 and 55 proceedings by initiating court action, arranging witnesses, preparing reports, testifying at hearings, and recommending appropriate treatment and facilities.
Interview consumers, family members, law enforcement, medical personnel, and other involved parties to assess crisis situations.
Determine whether referral to the Corporation Counsel office for legal action is appropriate.
Review information and prepare dispositional recommendations for Corporation Counsel.
Attend commitment hearings and provide testimony.
Help family members understand the process, available options, and hearing outcomes.
Provide case management and follow-along support to consumers after commitment.
Collaborate with treatment staff to recommend dismissal or recommitment to Corporation Counsel.

Benefits

Vacation available on the first day.
Choice of two health plans: a High-Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account and County contribution, or a PPO copay plan.
Wellness incentive plan offering the opportunity to earn up to $600 per year with health insurance enrollment.
Flexible spending account.
Dental insurance.
State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan with a 7.2% County contribution.
Paid holidays and paid sick leave.
County-paid life insurance for employees working at least 30 hours per week.
County-paid long-term disability insurance for employees working at least 30 hours per week.
County-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.