Social Worker-- Services

Overview

Social Worker/Case Manager:
Ongoing CPS Unit – Washington County, West Bend, Wisconsin. Full-time Social Worker. Under the supervision of the Family Services Supervisor, the Ongoing CPS Social Worker provides child welfare services as defined in Chapter 48 of the Wisconsin State Statutes and in accordance with Wisconsin Ongoing Services Standards. The primary role of the agency caseworker is to engage families in a positive working relationship to achieve a safe, stable home and permanence for children.

• Evaluate child safety through continuous case assessment, oversight, and adjustment of safety plans by engaging families in the case planning process that identifies underlying needs and connects families to services addressing threats to child safety to reach timely legal permanence and safe case closure.
• Provide written documentation to the court regarding the department’s recommendations for mandated services and provide testimony as required.
• Collaborate with collateral contacts such as probation, schools and mental health providers to monitor case progress.
• Evaluate safety at least monthly at every in-person contact with children, families, placement homes and providers.
• Ensure every child has a safe, stable, and permanent home prior to case closure. Responsible for permanence by ensuring a safe and stable home for children that remain in-home with parents/caregivers, are reunified with parents/caregivers, or are placed in an alternative permanent living situation (which could include legal transfer of guardianship or termination of parental rights and adoption).
• Decision Making: make child safety and case planning decisions per WI Chapter 48, WI Safety Intervention Standards and WI Ongoing Services Standards. Work independently in the field, interpret information quickly, and seek guidance from supervision when appropriate.
• Interaction: daily interaction with families, law enforcement, Acute Care Services, hospital personnel, mental health professionals, schools, and other community providers.
• Essential Knowledge and Abilities:
  Knowledge of Chapter 48 Children’s Code and Wisconsin State CPS Standards for Ongoing Services and Safety Intervention Standards. Understanding of child development, trauma, mental health and substance use, and current social and economic issues affecting families.
• Exceptional telephone, communication and computer skills; ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment; ability to think critically and de-escalate crisis situations.
• Ability to fulfill physical, sensory, and cognitive demands of the job.

Washington County is recognized for providing quality services to the citizens of our community. Our team members embrace goals and expectations, solving problems, innovating and collaborating as a team to meet customer needs and deliver solutions.

Benefits may include health, dental and life insurance;
Short Term and Long Term Disability;
Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
Wisconsin Retirement System and Wisconsin Deferred Compensation;
Holidays and Paid Time Off; fitness center and tuition reimbursement. (Details vary by position and are provided in the official job posting.)

Our Mission:
We create an environment for residents and businesses to enjoy our authentic quality of life through a well governed and administered county dedicated to safe and secure communities; economic growth and vitality; effective mobility and reliable infrastructure; and access to basic needs.

Our Vision:
Washington County strives to cultivate its rich heritage, vibrant economy and attractive communities through the distinct values that define us.

Our Values:
Respect, Optimism, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Collaboration.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.