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BAYFIELD COUNTY Social Worker-Child Services in WASHBURN, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 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 services B. Provides ACCESS services related to child abuse/neglect, child welfare, and law enforcement referrals C. 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 offenses D. Provide children\'s Juvenile Court Intake services for the purpose of screening children/youth taken into custody E. Conduct intake inquiry interviews with children, youth and families F. Make decisions/recommendations regarding law enforcement and non-law enforcement intake referrals including case closure, informal disposition, deferred prosecution or court petitioning G. 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 provided I. Attends court hearings and provides written reports and testimony J. Monitors compliance with court orders K. 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 referrals M. Completes case-related documents including correspondence, case decisions, and general documentation within specific timelines N. Arranges evaluation services to assist with family assessment decisions O. Prepares families for court hearings by explaining the process and by sharing recommendations P. Participates in section and department meetings, work-related committees, and trainings Q. Participates in the Child Abuse Response Effort (C.A.R.E.) Team R. Assists in development, coordination and participate in the multi-discipline coordination teams; including the Child Death Review Team S. May act as the child abuse and neglect electronic data base \"Super-User\" for Children and Families Section T. Provides informational presentations to other staff, professionals, and community groups related to department programs and policies U. Participates in supervision/consultation V. Performs other duties as assigned ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND 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. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/Jobs Other: Complete job description and benefit package available at www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov/Jobs or by contacting 715-373-6181, humanresources@bayfieldcounty.wi.gov. 117 E 5th Street, Washburn, WI 54891. EEO

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