Social Worker - Child Protection

Child Protection Social Worker

Provide Child Protection services to children and families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Investigates reports of abuse/neglect of children.
• Screens child protection reports with screening teams.
• Supervises family-based workers, foster parents, therapists, and skills workers.
• Coordinates services and referrals for families.
• Interprets child protective services and child welfare laws pertaining to abuse/neglect.
• Provides preventative services to neglected children.
• Interprets social and emotional factors to multi-disciplinary teams involved in the treatment of clients.
• Attends and facilitates Child Protection multi-disciplinary teams.
• Arranges and provides for visitation of children with their families.
• Prepares intensive long or short-term case plans.
• Consults with psychiatrists, psychologists, attorneys and other providers.
• Makes child foster and residential placements.
• Prepares court reports and recommendations.
• Testifies in court proceedings.
• Interprets and implements judicial findings and court orders.
• Assess the health and safety needs of clients.
• Protect client confidentiality in compliance with data privacy laws and rules.
• Act as a Mandated Reporter of child and adult protection concerns.
• Mobilize crisis resources to reasonably assure the health and safety of clients.
• Provide direct and indirect support to families and individuals in the home, office and community.
• Assist with transporting clients as needed.
• Knowledge and ability to effectively use SSIS and assessment tools.
• Maintain case records which meet Federal and State guidelines.
• Be knowledgeable of legislative changes and mandates.
• Be knowledgeable of community resources.
• Complete annual and ongoing training as required.
• Participate in agency/unit meetings.
• Works closely with law enforcement, County Attorney, medical staff, the entire Brown County Human Service staff, probation workers, Guardian Ad Litems (GAL), staff from a variety of treatment centers, community educators, mental health staff, Public Health nurses and other community professionals.
• Represent the County as approved on various boards and committees and special projects.
• Perform office intake and weekend on-call duties as required by the agency.
• Provide community education.
• Available to work outside regular business hours, including nights and weekends.

Position is for a CP I at Grade 10 with an entry hourly wage range of $32.91 to $36.90, DOQ. OR CP II at Grade 11 with an hourly wage range of $34.55 to $38.75, DOQ.

Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Qualifications:

• This position may be filled at either the Child Protection Social Worker I (CPI) or Child Protection Social Worker 2 (CPII) level, depending on the candidate's education and experience.
• CP I:
• Bachelor's or master's degree in human services field and two (2) years' experience as a County Social Worker/Case Manager preferred.
• CP I Requirements:
• Completion of Child Protection Foundations Training within the first six months, if not already completed.
• Valid Class D Driver's License.
• CP II:
• Master's degree in human services field plus two (2) years' experience as a County Social Worker/Case Manager; or
• Master's degree in human services field plus (1) year direct experience as a County Child Protection Social Worker; or
• Bachelor's degree in human services field plus five (5) years direct experience as a County Child Protection Social Worker.
• CP II Requirements:
• Completion of Child Protection Foundations Training within the first six months, if not already completed.
• Valid Class D Driver's License.
• Proven leadership/mentorship qualities demonstrated over the most recent five years or more with a specific unit (mental health, child protection, adult services, etc.).
• Ability to train on various programs/ roles within the unit.
• Ability to mentor.
• Ability to facilitate team meetings when supervisor is not present.
• Regular attendance according to the department's work schedule.
• Maintain good performance standing with Brown County.
• Maintain safety, data privacy, and data security training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain, review and interpret program management reports.
• Thorough knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and regulations regarding collections, child support enforcement, data privacy and human services programs.
• Understanding of basic social work practices and a working knowledge of other units and services within the agency and community resources.
• Ability to plan, assess, and make decisions under pressure.
• The ability to use time wisely and efficiently.
• Determine work priorities and manage workload requirements.
• Ability to perform the job functions as governed by policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and law.
• Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and meet realistic time frames. Flexibility to adjust to crisis situations.
• Demonstrates dedication and conscientiousness in carrying out job responsibilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with clients, colleagues, agency…