Social Worker I, II, or III - Child Protective Services-Initial Assessment

Status:   Full Time, Non-Exempt

Starting Wage:   

- Social Worker I: $30.39/hr. 

- Social Worker II: $32.46/hr.  

- Social Worker III: $34.35/hr.  

Position Open Until Filled

Please submit a Resume with the application

*Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm*

Dodge County offers a generous benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – available for use after 30 days of employment
• 10 observed paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – with employer contributions - HRA
• Life insurance, Long-term disability and Flex spending
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) – an exceptional pension plan with employer match (upon vesting) and lifetime retirement payment.

 

Social Worker I

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and eligible for Social Work national exam within timeframes established by the County; or
• Bachelor’s degree in a related Human Services program from accredited university and eligible to enroll in SWTC-approved courses to secure State of Wisconsin Social Work Training certificate within timeframes established by the County.

Social Worker II

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or approved equivalent Bachelor’s degree in a related Human Services program from an accredited university and possesses current Social Work Certification within the State of Wisconsin.

Social Worker III

• Master’s degree in Social Work and possesses current Social Work Certification within the State of Wisconsin.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

1. Works to achieve involvement and participation of the client, client's family, and client's natural support system in resolving problems.
2. Works with clients to assess and develop goal-oriented, time-limited service plans to address identified needs.
3. Works to protect children, elderly, and at-risk adults; strives to maintain existing family units and individual autonomy in the community; or helps prevent out-of-home placement.
4. Assesses and evaluates prospective client’s immediate situation, determines appropriate response, and assures that response is made. Assesses and intervenes as necessary in crisis situations. Refers to and involves other community resources as needed.
5. Works to achieve active involvement and meaningful participation from schools, Courts, health care providers, law enforcement, and other appropriate community resources in resolving problems.
6. Advises clients when services are either not available or inappropriate.
7. Explains the consequences of non-compliance with Court orders to clients who are involuntarily referred, monitors client utilization of services, and informs the Court of consumer's adherence to Court orders.
8. Coordinates access to services, monitors cases to ensure services are provided in an appropriate and timely manner, reviews progress, and terminates services when goals are attained.
9. Teaches clients about available community resources and how to independently gain access to needed services.
10. Advocates and works to coordinate services and support clients in achieving treatment objectives without duplication of effort and with maximum effective use of staff time and available resources.
11. Maintains a timely and complete record for all assigned cases; completes required written assessments, reports, and other related paperwork/documentation as necessary.
12. Develops and maintains professional knowledge and skills to enhance the programs and services provided. Attends and participates in staff development programs, including in-service training, staff meetings, and professional trainings/conferences.
13. Consults with supervisors, interdisciplinary teams, and legal counsel on appropriate case-specific matters, as necessary.
14. May facilitate treatment and/or other related, indicated services with groups of clients.
15. May be designated to speak to the community and other organizations to provide public education.
16. Participates in an on-call rotation for after normal business hours as assigned, per division.
17. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of laws and regulations that affect the delivery of services provided by the Department.
• Knowledge of community resources, and alternative care resources.
• Knowledge of applicable State statutes.
• Working knowledge of mental health and AODA assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Working knowledge of client rights, confidentiality, standards of practice, and ethics in mental