Job description

Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Child Welfare Supervisor, this position involves investigations of child abuse and neglect, assessing and ensuring safety of children, safety planning, and engaging with families and community agencies to identify strengths and needs to implement services. Court paperwork is prepared for necessary court appearances. This position will cross-train in other units through the CPS department. Additionally, the CPS worker will provide on-call services on a rotating basis.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Accept requests and referrals for services and determine through interviews, home visits and collateral investigations the range of services needed.
• Interview clients, evaluate intake information and determine client needs.
• Explain the scope of services offered and discuss the client's rights and responsibilities in relation to his/her use of such services.
• Assist in planning services appropriate to client's problems, maintain client contact and review and modify plans as necessary.
• Prepare studies of individuals and families in need of services and recommend and appropriate course of action.
• Maintain accurate and current case records, reports and other types of correspondence.
• Attend in-service training and staff development activities.
• May speak before community groups on specific social problems and services.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Work Requirements:

• Bachelor of Social Work degree from a 4-year college or university preferred; or a bachelor's degree and one to 2 years related experience and/or training/ or equivalent combination of education and experience that will allow gaining a state of Wisconsin Social Work License within two years of employment.
• Requires a valid Wisconsin driver's license and adequate insurance as required by County Policy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.54 - $27.69 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: On the road

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