Social Worker - La Crosse County, Wisconsin : Job Details

Calling all Social Workers! Are you passionate about serving your community and eager to grow in a supportive environment? Join La Crosse County and take the next step in your career. Embrace a full-time position with a work schedule that allows for work-life balance. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment and offer the opportunity to become part of an organization that values all team members and respects diversity. The primary focus of this position is case management for all areas of the Western Regional Adolescent Services facilities (Secure Detention, C.O.R.E. Academy and Shelter). Under supervision, this employee assists clients with environmental and supportive services designed to overcome family, peer, and/or community problems; conducts individual or family assessment to determine services needed; provides agency services when appropriate; and refers clients for other community services when needed. Services to clients may take the form of protective actions in their behalf or on behalf of the community. Administrative supervision will be provided by the Adolescent Services Superintendent, while case management supervision will be made available by the Youth Justice Supervisor. Salary range: $59,002 - $75,862 We offer: A supportive, collaborative, inclusive, and diverse workforce. Ample opportunities for career learning, development, and growth. A culture of respect, teamwork, honesty, and integrity. The chance to serve your community in a purposeful and meaningful way. Flexibility with generous paid time-off benefits. In addition, we provide excellent benefits, including: The Wisconsin Retirement System Great health insurance Comprehensive dental coverage Life insurance with disability options Demonstrates self-leadership, seeks out opportunities for personal growth and development, accepts feedback and demonstrates ability to learn and apply. Shares ideas and demonstrates respect, humility, honesty, and open-minded thinking. Demonstrates flexibility, acceptance of change and emotional intelligence. Takes initiative and demonstrates the ability to think critically and strategically. Participates as a contributing member of the team and brings authentic self to discussions regarding all aspects of the work. Demonstrates ability to build and maintain effective relationships. Provides case management services to youth placed in the secure or shelter facilities in line with state and federal standards and best practices. Accepts requests and referrals for agency services. Conducts thorough assessments through interviews, home visits and collateral investigations, to determine the range of services needed by these individuals and their families for preventative, remedial or rehabilitative services. Explains the scope of the agency's services and discusses the client's rights and responsibilities in relation to the use of such services. Arranges or provides for appropriate social services for clients based on assessments of needs. Conducts regular case evaluations and develops and updates service plans accordingly. Maintains case records containing pertinent, accurate and current information. Prepares correspondence, reports and other records as required .Fully completes required documentation in a timely fashion and in accordance with program requirements. Coordinates or participates in team meetings Participates in committees and task forces as assigned. Testifies in court as necessary or required. Maintains confidentiality of client-related information, maintains respectful treatment of clients, and adheres to the La Crosse County Standards of Conduct in the Administrative Code (3.13). Adheres to approved social worker principles, methods and practices, including the National Association of Social Worker's (NASW) code of ethics. Maintains skill and competence levels as policies and regulations change by attending department/staff meetings and by participating in continuing training as required and appropriate. May perform duties and responsibilities as defined in Chapter 938 of the Wisconsin Statutes and established court procedures. Provides assessments, treatment planning, court services and monitoring of delinquents and their families. Coordinates services with outside treatment providers, school personnel, law enforcement and the court systems. Participates in assigned committees/coalitions, meetings or required trainings. May participate in on-call rotation including nights, weekends and holidays and responds to calls for Juvenile Justice after-hours calls. Conducts primary case management responsibilities for youth from La Crosse County and surrounding counties ordered into the C.O.R.E. Academy, Juvenile Detention Facility or Shelter Facility, which includes, but is not limited to: assessment of risk and need, coordination and scheduling of services, individualized cognitive work and skill building, independent living education, running groups, coordination with other professionals, working with juveniles' families, aftercare planning, data collection, etc. Knowledge of the philosophy, history and development of social welfare programs. Basic knowledge and understanding of human growth and behavior. Knowledge of current social and economic problems and the way in which these problems affect families and individuals. Knowledge of laws, regulations and practices pertaining to federal and state public welfare programs. Knowledge of resources for community welfare and health, and ways in which these resources may be used by people in need. Ability to work with diverse populations. Ability to relate to people in an unprejudiced and understanding manner with concerns for their circumstances and feelings. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to plan and organize work to most effectively achieve program objectives. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to participate in, and appropriately use, available supervision. Ability to participate meaningfully in training provided by the agency, State Department, the University of Wisconsin Extension, and other resources. Knowledge of the dynamics of behavior of delinquent children and adolescent development. Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice relating to interventions with Juvenile Delinquents. Ability to deal effectively with delinquent children and their families. Ability to invoke the judicial process and use authority granted by Statute. Ability to make decisions with limited information while under pressure. Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work (or any related college degree such as Sociology, Psychology or Criminal Justice). Strong preference for minimum of one year of experience working with the same population of clients that are served by the unit in which the vacancy occurs, and familiarity with community resources available to them. Requires basic computer keyboarding skills for entering data related to clients Must have valid driver's license and access to personal transportation, or other reliable means for city and rural travel. Requires certification by the State of Wisconsin as a Social Worker. If not certified at the time of application for employment with La Crosse County, must have applied to the State of Wisconsin for a Temporary or Training Certificate and obtain regular Certification within specified time limits. Employee in this position may be required to work outside of normal work hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday-Friday, which would align with 2nd (4:00pm to 12:00am) and 3rd (12:00am to 8:00am) shift time periods.