JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Kenosha County Division of Children and Family
Services, a leader and innovator in child welfare, is seeking an
experienced Social Worker/Case Manager who has a passion for improving
the lives of children and families, strong organizational skills, sound
decision making, the ability to work independently and with their team,
and a commitment to achieving a safe permanent home for every child.
This position reports to the Social Worker Supervisor. The Social
Worker/Case Manager in the Ongoing Services Unit provides child
protective services to children and families experiencing issues
involving child abuse and neglect. Caseloads include both intact
families and families who have children placed in foster care. This
position assures child safety, improves child well-being, and enhances
parent protective capacities in order to achieve a safe home. Duties
include: Works directly with biological families, foster families, and
community agencies in the interest of child safety and improving child
and family well-being Maintains client and child contact as required by
state standards Assesses child and family functioning, risk, and needs,
and develops/revises plans based on progress towards goals Makes
referrals to community-based service agencies and monitors progress
Researches placement options and prepares necessary referrals to
out-of-home care settings for children Prepares court paperwork and
notices, provides recommendations to the court, and testifies in court
hearings May assume responsibility of termination of parental rights or
guardianship cases Maintains accurate, meaningful, and current case
records, reports, and other documents and correspondence, including all
required documentation in the Wisconsin State Automated Child Welfare
System (eWiSACWIS) Attends and participates in various
multi-disciplinary meetings and staffings Works as part of a team
Attends in-service training and staff development Performs other work as
required or assigned Career Advantages Competitive hourly rate No
on-call after-hours responsibilities Monday-Friday work schedule 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Opportunity to be a part of a great team Training to
learn, grow, and succeed Competitive benefits package including pension
Opportunity for advancement County issued cell phone and laptop Positive
workplace culture Kenosha County is committed to Equity, Diversity and
Inclusion and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ***** OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Minimum of two years relevant
work and/or internship experience working with children and families;
three or more years of experience preferred Qualifications Knowledge of
our community\'s social and economic problems and their impacts on
clients Knowledge of Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 48 and state and
local laws, regulations, and procedures pertaining to child protective
ongoing services Knowledge of State of Wisconsin Ongoing Services
Standards and State of Wisconsin Child Protective Services Safety
Intervention Standards Knowledge of the Indian Child Welfare Act Ability
to make decisions independently while ensuring the safety of children
within the community Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet time
requirements Ability to adhere to professional ethics Ability to respond
to crisis situations Ability to present information to the court and
make recommendations regarding visitation, programming, and placement
Ability to maintain confidential information Ability to remain
professional and courteous at all times Ability to work respectfully in
a diverse and inclusive environment Proficiency in Microsoft Word,
Outlook, and Excel Physical Demands The position involves light physical
demands, such as exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and up
to 10 pounds of force frequently ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Other: To see the complete job description and to apply for this
position please visit our website, www.kenoshacounty.org/jobs, and
click the \"View Open Jobs\" button. Must be submitted no later than
Sunday, April 28, 2024. Kenosha County is an affirmative action, equal
opportunity employer. Apply Online: www.kenoshacounty.org/jobs