Public Adoptions Worker - Fulltime

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Every child deserves a safe and loving home. When parents are unable to provide this on their own, intervention is needed to ensure these children are free of abuse and neglect.

We provide child well-being services to help children live in a safe and nurturing environment. We provide services to parents needing education and guidance to improve their parenting skills so their children can remain with them.  We also provide services to children who are placed with foster families until they can return home or become part of an adoptive family.

Our experienced professionals provide the following services to families in Milwaukee County and at locations throughout Wisconsin.

• Foster Care

• Treatment Foster Care

• Adoption

• Respite Care

• Child Advocacy Centers

• Family Case Management

• Family Finding

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

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Position Summary:
Conducts adoptive family home studies for children in foster care needing adoptive placement through state contracted program; and adoptive home studies for families searching for an adoptive placement as well as foster parents wishing to convert a child's current placement in their home from foster to adoptive. Provides case management services such as preparing the child and family for adoption. Prepares necessary paperwork including adoption assistance and court documents.

Position Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work or related field preferred; or a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field with two years post degree experience required.
• Previous child welfare experience required. Licensed social worker, State of Wisconsin preferred.
• Previous child welfare experience required; Family adoption experience preferred.
• Experience working with families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds preferred.
• License Driver's License - State of Wisconsin required. Must use personal vehicle to transport children, complete in-house car seat transporter training within one month of hire and re-train biannually thereafter to maintain. Travel to designated counties for home visits and court appearances.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.