Social Worker-Child Services - Bayfield County, WI : Job Details

Salary : $60,132.80 - $77,292.80 AnnuallyLocation : Washburn, WIJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 2024-29Department: Human ServicesDivision: Family ServicesOpening Date: 08/09/2024Closing Date: 1/1/2025 11:59 PM CentralFLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: NONDescription To provide social work services, including: investigations, on-going case management, ACCESS and Intake, assessments in Child Protective Services, Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice to children and families in Bayfield County Examples of Duties A. Provide Child Protective Services Investigations and ongoing case management servicesB. Provides ACCESS services related to child abuse/neglect, child welfare, and law enforcement referralsC. Provides assessment, conducts home visits and supervised visitation, provides case management services to children, individuals, and families for court-ordered and voluntary cases related to child protection, child welfare, delinquency, and status offensesD. Provide children's Juvenile Court Intake services for the purpose of screening children/youth taken into custodyE. Conduct intake inquiry interviews with children, youth and familiesF. Make decisions/recommendations regarding law enforcement and non-law enforcement intake referrals including case closure, informal disposition, deferred prosecution or court petitioningG. Determine the range of services needed by individuals and families through interviews, home visits, collateral contacts, etc.H. Provides families with information specific to their financial obligations for repayment for services providedI. Attends court hearings and provides written reports and testimonyJ. Monitors compliance with court ordersK. Coordinates services with other agencies/disciplines/community members such as law enforcement, schools, attorneys, mental health, and substance abuse service providers, etc.L. Provides evening and weekend on-call services including assessment, provides crisis intervention, takes and transports children subject to temporary physical custody orders, makes custody decisions and referralsM. Completes case-related documents including correspondence, case decisions, and general documentation within specific timelinesN. Arranges evaluation services to assist with family assessment decisionsO. Prepares families for court hearings by explaining the process and by sharing recommendationsP. Participates in section and department meetings, work-related committees, and trainingsQ. Participates in the Child Abuse Response Effort (C.A.R.E.) TeamR. Assists in development, coordination and participate in the multi-discipline coordination teams; including the Child Death Review TeamS. May act as the child abuse and neglect electronic data base Super-User for Children and Families SectionT. Provides informational presentations to other staff, professionals, and community groups related to department programs and policiesU. Participates in supervision/consultationV. Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications A. Minimum of a four year degree from an accredited college social work degree preferred but will consider: sociology, psychology, criminal justice or other approved human services program.B. Certified as a social worker in the State of Wisconsin or eligible for certification by holding a training certificate or temporary license and certified prior to the expiration of either the certificate or the temporary license.C. Minimum of one year experience providing social work to children and families.D. Experience in computer use and keyboarding (40 wpm) including Microsoft software including word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, etc.E. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Supplemental Information Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesA. Interpersonal Skills1) Recognizes and acknowledges the feelings of others and demonstrates respect for families2) Recognizes the importance of dealing with difficult issues within families in a purposeful and meaningful manner to facilitate hope/vision/change3) Identifies strengths with the family that can be linked to promoting change4) Facilitates a team approach with the family and other providers5) Persists in engaging families, gathering information, and seeking out resourcesB. Personal/Professional Awareness1) Recognizes/respects needs and beliefs of individuals of diverse cultures2) Understands that people can change and integrates this belief into case practice3) Understands how values, style and background can impact objectivity/bias4) Identifies personal strengths and limitations and understands how this is related to their professional role5) Displays an ability to be decisive and makes sound logical decisions that can be supported.6) Displays openness to new information and feedback7) Displays positive outlook and approach to work, clients, and challenges related to job and job functions.C. Analytical Thinking1) Uses conceptual frameworks (e.g. family systems theory) in gathering information and in decision-making2) Interprets underlying causes of situations or behaviors3) Displays an ability to gather information from a variety of sources and understands family situations/conditions/dynamicsD. Communication Skills1) Creates situations that allow for open communication with families and collateral providers2) Communicates clearly and accurately, orally and in writing3) Uses interviewing techniques/methods that assist in eliciting essential informationE. Organizational Skills1) Uses effective time management techniques2) Documents cases accuratelyShifts and Work Hours:Generally, the courthouse is open from 8:00am until 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Depending upon the position, full-time employees may be scheduled either 37.5 or 40 hours per week.Shifts for Dispatch personnel will vary, but cover 24-hours per day, 365 days per year. Applicants for these positions must be flexible. .Insurance:Health insurance is available to regular employees that work 26 hours per week or more and those that are eligible for participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System. Coverage is effective upon completion of one full calendar month of employment.Both Disability and Life Insurance are available.A Section 125 Plan (Flexible Spending) is available.Sick Leave:Sick time is accumulated at the rate of eight (8) days per year for full-time employees and is pro-rated based on hours worked for employees working 50% time or more. New employees are provided with 37.5 or 40 hours upon hire (in addition to the monthly allocation), which may be used for any purpose during the first year of employment.Vacation for full-time employees scheduled 1950 hours per year:Upon Hire: 37.5 hoursAfter One (1) year: 75 hoursAfter Five (5) years: 112.5 hoursAfter Ten (10) years: 150 hoursAfter Fifteen (1) years: 187.5 hoursVacation for full-time employees scheduled 2080 hours per year:Upon Hire: 40 hoursAfter One (1) year: 80 hoursAfter Five (5) years: 120 hoursAfter Ten (10) years: 160 hoursAfter Fifteen (1) years: 200 hoursUp to five (5) days equivalent of vacation may be carried over to the next year and must be used within the first 6 months of the new year.For employees working more than 50% time, but less than full-time, vacation time is pro-rated based upon the regular number of hours scheduled.Holidays:New Year's Eve, New Years Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Spring Holiday (Friday before Easter), Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Fourth of July, Christmas EveRetirement:Wisconsin Retirement System (Employee and Employer each contribute).An optional Deferred Compensation Program is available.Additional voluntary insurances are available, including: Vision, Dental, Accident, Disability and Critical Care. Premiums are payroll deducted for those who choose to enroll.01 Are you able to meet all of the physical requirements of this position as identified in the job description?

• Yes
• No

02 Which status applies to you:

• Valid Social Worker License
• Temporary Social Worker License
• Have a Social Worker Training Certificate
• Do not have Social Worker License, Temporary License, or training certificate

03 Identify which educational level applies to you:

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work, or higher
• Bachelors Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice or other Human Services Program
• Bachelor's Degree in another field.
• Do not possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher

04 How many years of experience do you have providing social work to children and families?

• Five Years or More
• One to Four Years
• Less than One Year

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