Social Worker - Youth & Family Services

Job Posting

Job Requirements: The full-time Social Worker position will provide services in the Youth and Family Services Unit. Will aid individuals and families requiring assistance of human services agency and Child Protection Ongoing Services, as well as Custody Intake. Social Worker is the entry-level class for functions of moderate difficulty in all program areas. Employees work under close supervision and are expected to develop knowledge of the laws, policies, and administrative procedures of county social work programs, to learn the principles of human behavior and development, to develop interviewing and assessment skills, caseload organization and management skills and to use community resources. Social Worker will demonstrate competency in ethical practice, writing skills, court testimony and reports, judgment and decision making, responsibility and accountability, resource and fiscal awareness and interpersonal skills. Child Protection Ongoing Services: Perform family assessments addressing critical issues to child safety; coordinate service plans including collaboration with various service providers; re-assess child safety at designated intervals; evaluate case plan at designated intervals measuring progress toward child safety; seek court jurisdiction and submit recommendations to the Court by way of reports and testimony; facilitate placements in a least restrictive manner and provide supervision of alternate care cases, meeting agency, state and federal requirements, standards and WI children\'s code. Respond 24/7 as assigned and appropriate to juvenile custody intake calls. Equal Opportunity Employer

Other Experience and Qualifications: Bachelor\'s degree in Social Work preferred. Bachelor\'s degree in human services field with at minimum one year work experience is acceptable. Ability and willingness to become Wisconsin Social Work certified per statute 457.08 (1) and/or 457.09(1) may be necessary during course of employment and is preferred. One to two years\' related work experience preferred. Financial aptitude, computer knowledge, and driver\'s license with proof of insurance for transporting and/or making appointments with clients is required. Strong oral and written communication skills, and comfortability in presenting to management group, public groups, and various committees needed. Must be able to deal with a variety of people in all aspects of this work. Please attach college transcripts, diploma, or other proof of college credentials when submitting your application.

Application Instructions: Submit applications online via website to:

Douglas County Human Resources Department; Government Center-Suite 301; 1316 N 14th Street; Superior, WI 54880. 715-395-1429.