Social Worker; Services Unit

Social Worker (Ongoing Services Unit)

Position: 200574

Location: Washington County, West Bend, Wisconsin

Full time Social Worker. Under the general 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. Throughout the provision of Ongoing Services, 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.

Posting Start: 09/25/2025

Posting End: 12/31/9999

Evaluate child safety through continuous case assessment, oversight, and adjustment of safety plans. Engage families in case planning that identifies underlying needs and connects them to services addressing threats to child safety to reach timely legal permanence and safe case closure. Provide written documentation to the court and 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. Manage decision‑making 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 supervisor when appropriate.

Daily interaction with families, law enforcement, Acute Care Services, hospital staff, mental health professionals, schools, and community providers.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited four‑year institution and ability to be certified as a social worker in Wisconsin within 6 months of hire.
• Alternative:
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field with two years of relevant experience. Priority to candidates with experience in child welfare, youth justice, or mental health.
• Non‑social‑work degreed candidates willing to complete an accredited social work certificate program within three years and obtain certification in Wisconsin 6 months post completion.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license, available automobile, and insurance.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, telephone proficiency, and computer competence.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize competing tasks, think critically, problem‑solve in crisis, de‑escalate conflict. Ability to handle a hostile, fast‑paced, and volatile work environment.

Starting salary: $60,120.00–$74,022.12 (based on experience). Benefits include health, dental and life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability; medical and dependent flexible spending accounts;
Wisconsin Retirement System and deferred compensation; holidays and paid time off; fitness center; tuition reimbursement.

Washington County is recognized for commitment to quality services. Our mission is to create an environment for residents and businesses to enjoy our authentic quality of life through effective governance, community safety, economic growth, and access to basic needs. Our vision is to cultivate rich heritage, vibrant economy, and attractive communities. 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.

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