Social Worker – Child Welfare Assessment

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Summary of position: This position specializes in
developing, implementing and monitoring Safety and Protective Plans in
accordance with Wisconsin Childrens Code (Chapter 48), Wisconsins
Child Protective Services Safety Intervention Standards, Wisconsins
Child Protective Services Access and Initial Assessment Standards, and
Wisconsin Department of Childrens Ongoing Services Standards. The in
home safety caseworker works closely with assigned CPS staff to provide
intensive and short term services to children at risk for removal from
their home. The purpose of this position is to increase parental
protective capacities, decrease out-of-home placements, help families
develop formal and informal supports and reduce maltreatment to
children. This position is 20 hours per week, works non-traditional
hours including evenings and weekends and may include unexpected crisis
hours. What are the primary job duties? Provides Child Welfare Services
Regarding Child Abuse and Child Neglect; Develops, implements, and
monitors comprehensive Protective Plans or Safety Plans in conjunction
with the CPS worker. Arranges to meet face to face with the family
within 24 hours of assignment. Arranges to meet at least weekly with the
CPS caseworker to ensure the Protective or Safety Plan controls
identified danger threats. Meets frequently with families to provide and
monitor the services that control the familys specific identified
danger threats. Arranges and facilitates a Family Team meeting upon
assignment and then as requested by the family or CPS. Arranges and
facilitates all Safety Management Meetings to ensure the CPS caseworker,
supervisor, and any safety service providers share a thorough
understanding of threats to child safety. Documents all contacts made by
each provider and ensures all documentation, family information, and
family involvement in the program remains confidential and is documented
in eWiSACWIS. Reassesses safety and if needed, immediately develops,
implements and monitors a new Protective Plan or Safety Plan when there
is a change in family or household condition. OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor degree in social work or any
other human services field required. Certification or eligible for
certification in Wisconsin as a social worker preferred. Two years
experience in the child protective services within the last five years
preferred; one year experience in the juvenile court system within the
last five years required, or Masters of Social Work Degree with an
emphasis in Child Welfare. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In
Person: Portage County Human Resources 1462 Strongs Ave. Stevens Point,
WI 54481 Apply Online: www.co.portage.wi.gov Other: You may also call
715-346-1327 to have an application mailed to you.