Children & Families Ongoing Case Manager (HHS) presso Walworth County, WI

This position is responsible for providing Child Welfare services to children and their families as defined in Chapters 48 and 938 of the Wisconsin Statutes and within standards, ordinances, and policies set forth by the State of Wisconsin and Walworth County.  To assess for child and community safety services must be available seven (7) days a week, twenty-four (24) hours a day.
 

Division:  Children & Families
Days:  Monday - Friday (rotating on-call schedule)
Work Hours:  8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Hours Per Shift:  8
Shifts Per Pay Period:  10
FTE:  1.00
 
Applications are being accepted from current County employees as well as members of the public.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
 

Assess and determine safety of children and the community, the risk of future maltreatment or delinquency, and the disposition of the allegations.
 
Conduct a comprehensive assessment, following Wisconsin Statute 48, 938 and Wisconsin CPS Access and Initial Assessment Standards.  Assess, develop, implement, evaluate, and terminate service plans.
 
Develop, implement and provide evidence-based, family-focused services to children, youth, and their families with varied disabilities and functional levels.
 
Provide case management of children, youth, and their families under court ordered and voluntary services for assigned caseload, including face-to-face contacts in the home or community.
 
Receive and document reports of alleged maltreatment from the community, identify families that the CPS system must respond to, determine the urgency of the response time, and initiate an assessment of child safety and family strengths.
 
Coordinate and monitor services with court-related responsibilities and expectations. Prepare court documentation and provide testimony in court.
 
Assess and refer children for any out of home care needs.  Work cooperatively with out of home care providers.
 
Collaborate and consult with community agencies and individuals in order to provide needed services and support.
 
Provide after-hours, weekend, and holiday coverage to Child Protective Services (CPS) and Juvenile Court Intake (JCI) services, as assigned.
 
Provide crisis intervention and referral services to victims, alleged perpetrators, and their family members for the purpose of improving personal, emotional, and/or psychological dysfunction.
 
Ensure compliance with program standards and maintain all necessary documentation as required by court, Walworth County Department of Health & Human Services (WCDHHS), Department of Children & Families (DCF) and state and federal statutes.
 
Utilize personal vehicle to transport consumers who need assistance getting to and from appointments and/or other related psychosocial activities.
 
Participate in trainings in order to update knowledge and skills to maintain standards and ensure certification and personal licensure.
 
Collaborate with other programs and individuals across the department in order to ensure proper and effective coordination of care.
 
Serve on related work groups, projects, committees and/or community projects, as assigned.
 
Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in social work or related field and one year of relevant prior experience through a child welfare internship or position.  Master's degree preferred.  Proven experience in the ability to read, write and interpret legal documentation as required in Wisconsin Statutes and Standards.  Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care principles is essential.  Proven experience in ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals as well as ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.  Proven experience with Word and Excel.
 
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid driver's license.
Proof of minimum automobile liability insurance coverage.
JCI Certification required within one year of hire.
Wisconsin Social Worker License or certification - A temporary certificate will meet the requirements for initial employment when an individual meets all the qualifications for the permanent certificate except for passing the required examinations.  A permanent license/certificate is required for continued employment within nine (9) months of the date of hire; failure to attain said license or certification will be grounds for termination.  Any lapse in Wisconsin Social Work license/certification is cause for immediate termination.
 
Interactions and Communications
Proven ability to effectively communicate specialized information and/or recommendations to others regarding an area of expertise.
 
Decision Making
This position has authority to make decisions that are consistent with policies and precedents; supervision and managerial direction is available as requested.  These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or the work unit within the department and information is provided with additional research and observations which contributes to the decision making process.
 
Thinking and Problem Solving
In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges in this position tend to be diverse, but are typically covered by precedent or established practice.  Must be able to utilize critical thinking skills and at times have to make difficult safety related decisions.
 
Tools & Equipment Used
Telephone              Copy Machine
Calculator              Personal Computer/Printer
FAX Machine        
 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, unclean homes, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the employee is expected to travel to consumer homes as part of their normal work duties.

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk;  and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

TO INCLUDE:
Formal Walworth County Electronic Application
Education & Experience Review
Oral Department Interview
Reference Check
Background Check
Driver's License Verification
Social Work License Verification
Post-offer Physical Examination
Drug Screen

Other job related tests may be required.