SOCIAL WORKER - DCFS, ONGOING SERVICES UNIT

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SOCIAL WORKER/CASE MANAGER
Ongoing Services Unit

The Kenosha County Division of Children and Family Services, a leader and innovator in child welfare, is seeking an experienced Social Worker/Case Manager who has a passion for improving the lives of children and families, strong organizational skills, sound decision making, the ability to work independently and with their team, and a commitment to achieving a safe permanent home for every child. This position reports to the Social Worker Supervisor.

Bachelor’s Degree Hiring Range: $29.01 - $32.97 per hour ($60,340.80 - $68,577.60 annually)
Master’s Degree Hiring Range: $33.53 - $38.10 per hour ($69,742.40 - $79,248.00 annually)

Career Advantages
• Competitive hourly rate
• No on-call after-hours responsibilities
• Monday-Friday work schedule 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Opportunity to be a part of a great team
• Training to learn, grow, and succeed
• Competitive benefits package including pension
• Opportunity for advancement
• County issued cell phone and laptop
• Positive workplace culture

Position Summary and Job Duties
The Social Worker/Case Manager in the Ongoing Services Unit provides child protective services to children and families experiencing issues involving child abuse and neglect. Caseloads include both intact families and families who have children placed in foster care. This position assures child safety, improves child well-being, and enhances parent protective capacities in order to achieve a safe home.
• Works directly with biological families, foster families, and community agencies in the interest of child safety and improving child and family well-being
• Maintains client and child contact as required by state standards
• Assesses child and family functioning, risk, and needs, and develops/revises plans based on progress towards goals
• Makes referrals to community-based service agencies and monitors progress
• Researches placement options and prepares necessary referrals to out-of-home care settings for children
• Prepares court paperwork and notices, provides recommendations to the court, and testifies in court hearings
• May assume responsibility of termination of parental rights or guardianship cases
• Maintains accurate, meaningful, and current case records, reports, and other documents and correspondence, including all required documentation in the Wisconsin State Automated Child Welfare System (eWiSACWIS)
• Attends and participates in various multi-disciplinary meetings and staffings
• Works as part of a team
• Attends in-service training and staff development
• Performs other work as required or assigned

Success Factors
• Knowledge of our community’s social and economic problems and their impacts on clients
• Knowledge of Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 48 and state and local laws, regulations, and procedures pertaining to child protective ongoing services
• Knowledge of State of Wisconsin Ongoing Services Standards and State of Wisconsin Child Protective Services Safety Intervention Standards
• Knowledge of the Indian Child Welfare Act
• Ability to make decisions independently while ensuring the safety of children within the community
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet time requirements
• Ability to adhere to professional ethics
• Ability to respond to crisis situations
• Ability to present information to the court and make recommendations regarding visitation, programming, and placement
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to remain professional and courteous at all times
• Ability to work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

Job Requirements, Education, Training and Experience
Required Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work or a related field
• Minimum of two years relevant work and/or internship experience working with children and families
• Knowledge of the current principles and best practices of social work

Preferred Education and Experience
• State of Wisconsin Social Work Certification
• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work or a related field
• Three or more years relevant work and/or internship experience working with children and families
• Or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the job

Other Job Requirements
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving re