Case Manager​/Social Worker-Youth Justice

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

The vision for Wisconsin s Youth Justice (YJ) System incorporates a focus on prevention and diversion, with the provision of accountability and services to youth and families, to prepare them to thrive. The YJ system in Wisconsin is community-based, designed to serve the greatest number of youth through local prevention and diversion services, and reduce the number served out-of-home. Wisconsin's YJ system is state supervised and county administered by way of the Youth Justice (YJ) Case Worker.

SALARY $28.96 - $31.31 Hourly

CLOSING DATE 8/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

Douglas County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

• Bachelor s degree in Social Work preferred.
• Bachelor s degree in a human services field with at minimum one year of work experience is acceptable.
• Ability and willingness to become Wisconsin Social Work certified per statute 457.08 (1) and/or 457.09(1) may be necessary during the course of employment, and is preferred.
• One to two years of related work experience preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver s license, with proof of insurance for transporting and/or making appointments with clients.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and comfortability in presenting to management groups, public groups, and various committees needed.
• Must be able to deal with a variety of people in all aspects of this work.
• Applicants must provide college transcript(s), diploma(s), or other proof of college credentials while submitting application, or during the recruiting process.