Child, Youth and Family Professional

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Children, Youth & Family Professional I/II assesses safety risks and supports stability for children and families through crisis management, case coordination, and collaboration with community partners, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

The Child, Youth and Family Professional II position is focused on Child Protective Services duties. To provide efficient services to protect all our children in need, the CHIPS team is looking to hire another CPS Ongoing Professional to join the team. This role will provide services and organize resources for families that are involved with the Department due to legal findings of child Abuse and/or maltreatment.

• Assesses child and community safety through face‑to‑face and collateral contacts with family, care providers, translators, medical providers, school staff, probation and parole, and resources within Human Services and determines appropriate courses of action.
• Prepares and provides court testimony at court hearings that represent the best interests and safety of the children.
• Advocates for and supports permanent outcomes for children and youth in out‑of‑home care, ensuring they achieve stable and lasting placement.
• Collaborates in staffing, family team meetings, and other multidisciplinary meetings to ensure informed decision making and to facilitate necessary services in the best interest of the children, youth and families.
• Documents and reports interactions in compliance with departmental policies and Wisconsin State Statues accurately and timely including but not limited to assessments, plans, evaluations, reviews, progress notes, and reports.
• Proficient knowledge and application of the Children's Code Chapter 48; the CPS Access, Initial, and Ongoing Standards; and Safety Standards.
• Advanced understanding and training in trauma‑informed care, sex trafficking, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing. Proficiency in Chapter 48 (Children's Code), and Family Find/Family Teaming models.
• Variety of other tasks provided on the posted job description.

• Bachelor's degree in social work, Human Services, or related field; or an associate's degree with at least five years of professional experience in social work or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.

• Bachelor's degree in social work, Human Services, or related field, plus 2 years of professional experience in social work, child welfare, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate advanced skills in case management and crisis intervention for complex cases.

The starting hourly wage range is $31.45 - $35.06/hour depending on education and experience.

• Paid vacation
• Health insurance
• Health insurance Opt Out Plan
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Wisconsin Retirement System
• Health Savings Account Deferred Compensation Program

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent Benefits
• Great Coworkers
• Flexibility
• Advancement & Opportunity
• Family Feel

Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.