Social Worker​/Case Manager - Adult Services Unit

The Full-Time Adult Services Social Worker aids adults (18+) with several statutory and non-statutory services. These services include information and referral, Ch. 51 commitment, Ch. 54/55 Guardianship and protective placement, Adult Protection investigations, Community Support Program Mental Health Screen, Intoxicated Driver Program assessments, Treatment Court, WATTS reviews and case management.

Employees work under close supervision and are expected to develop knowledge of the laws, policies, and administrative procedures for county social work programs. They will need to learn the principles of human behavior and development, to develop interviewing and assessment skills, have caseload management skills, and the ability to use community resources. Social Workers will be required to demonstrate competency in ethical practice, writing skills, court testimony and reports, judgment and decision making, responsibility and accountability, resource and fiscal awareness and interpersonal skills.

Full-time based on 37.5 hours per week. Wage based on 2026 salary grade, $28.96-$31.31 per hour.

Douglas County is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… employer.

• Annual wage increase based on eligibility
• Paid, on-the-job training and advancement opportunities
• 85% county contribution to health and dental premiums
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available to all employees enrolled in the county's medical plan, with annual contributions provided by the employer and the health plan
• Wisconsin Retirement
  - One of the most well managed retirement systems in the nation
  - Contributions are paid according to current year rates set by WRS Employee Trust Fund. Refer to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for further detail
• County-paid Life Insurance Policy – coverage equivalent to annual salary - affordable Supplemental, Additional, and Spousal/Dependent coverage available at employee’s expense
• Competitive paid time off including vacation, sick time, and personal days.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer

The following duties are normal for this position but should not be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• All social workers are assigned at least one day per week in which they are the “intake” social worker. During this time, they are responsible for both over the phone and walk-in intakes.
• Engage in active listening, motivational interviewing and thorough record keeping.
• Provide the intake with appropriate information to address the issue raised or forward a referral to the supervisor and team for assignment. Case management is provided in the moment when needed while on intake and may include immediate action such as a home visit or court filing.
• Provide the names and numbers for community resources.

• All civil commitments have an initial timeline of 72 hours. The social worker is responsible for acting within the timeline.
• Interview and gather records necessary to make a commitment decision.
• Coordinate with Corporation Counsel and develop the petition for civil commitment.
• Attend court sessions, both probable cause and final hearing.
• Contact and coordinate with physicians necessary for the final hearing.
• Provide case management to the individual on commitment. This will include ongoing evaluation of treatment conditions, developing plans for least restrictive and develop resources for the individual.
• Maintain communication with Corporation Counsel pertaining to the progress of the individual and any ongoing need for other legal interventions including extension of commitment, move to more restrictive and emergency detention.

• Conduct adult protection investigations per state guidance.
• Determine whether a case proceeds as an adult protection intervention or an adult at risk/elder abuse intervention.
• Coordinate with Corporation Counsel in the development of the petition for Guardianship/Protective placement.
• Coordination of necessary legal resources including evaluation, documentation, witnesses.
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