Placement Liaison PRN - Casual, Part-time

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

For children and youth needing out-of-home placement after hours, matches the needs of children and youth with caregivers who are best suited to meet each child's unique needs. Under the direction of the supervisor, functions as a member of the after-hours team, collaborating closely with caseworkers and the Placement Referral Unit. Ensures timely and well-coordinated foster placements and respite and the best use of limited placement resources.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Child Welfare experience and Foster Care Licensing and placement experience preferred.
• Experience working with families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds strongly preferred.
• Strong internal and external verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Basic computer skills required. WiSACWIS experience preferred.

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.