Case Manager; Youth Justice Intake

Here is why working at Sheboygan County is for you: It is our imperative to remain an inclusive workplace. Sheboygan County is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a culturally diverse workforce that represents our community. Sheboygan County Health and Human Services also strives to be a trauma informed organization which fully realizes the prevalence of trauma, recognizes the effects of trauma, and responds with trauma informed policies and practices, and we are looking for staff who will help us champion this journey.

Becoming a member of our growing team also means that YOU become our top priority. You will not only enjoy a dynamic work environment but a variety of perks including but not limited to the following:

• Generous benefits package
• Time off: 15 vacation days, sick time and 10 paid holidays
• Other perks:
  Referral program, Wisconsin Retirement System, education discount and more!

Responsible for planning, providing, arranging, and monitoring direct consumer services under the close supervision of a Health and Human Services Supervisor.

• Reviews all referrals to Juvenile Intake as received by law enforcement, parents, and schools for jurisdiction.
• Provides on call responsibilities for custody intake consultation and authorization.
• Makes proper notification and interviews alleged victims listed in referrals regarding the impact on them as well as potential restitution requests.
• Conducts intake inquiries with youth, parents, and children over the age of ten after notifying them of rights in order to make a recommendation on the referral: all documentation is completed in eWiSACWIS and Case Works.
• Makes recommendations within 40 days, respectively, to the District Attorney’s Office regarding referral closure, informal processing of the referral, or requesting a petition in the Juvenile Court.
• Maintains familiarity with and informs persons served of their rights and responsibilities and assures that rights are protected in the course of services delivered.
• Demonstrates engagement and responsiveness with consumers and their support teams; assesses current functioning and priorities, and determines the type, times, and range of services or supports required.
• Gathers information from the youth, parents, and any collaterals to complete the Youth Assessment Screening Instrument (YASI) prescreen to aid in decision making on the referral. Establish case plans for assigned consumer, if eligible.
• Monitors informal agreements entered by the department and families and court orders, ordered by the court.
• Make recommendations for placement of youth on a court order. If the youth is placed outside of the home, comply with the requirements of an out-of-home placement, including but not limited to face‑to‑face contact, permanency planning, CANs training, court reports.
• Makes referrals to necessary groups and/or community services.
• Maintains case records, including timely and accurate documentation of activity, progress toward goals, and changes in consumer status or plans.
• Depending on role, may analyze the need for court orders or intervention, prepares court reports, assists with court appearances, and provides testimony as may be required. Attend detention hearings and makes a recommendation to the Court regarding placement decisions on behalf of the Department.
• Maintains awareness of and compliance with applicable rules, policies, procedures, funding source requirements, professional standards, and evidence‑based practices as may apply.
• Acts as the liaison and assists with all out of state juvenile returns (runaway, absconder, etc.) and documents all information UNITY following the Interstate Compact on Placement of Juveniles.
• Participates in unit and department‑wide meetings, discussions, training, and activities, demonstrating orientation toward professional competence and continuous quality improvement; makes recommendations for and assists with service improvement when warranted.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work or a closely related field.
• Strong preference for a…