Social Worker – Intake and Assessment

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Douglas County Health & Human Services Department –
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 skill, 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. Review the day-to-day duties
of Child Protection Services via the following website links:
https://youtu.be/eTnqR5GFGU https://youtu.be/Si-JX61LkDo Participate in
screening of unit referrals to child protection, offering input of
knowledge of cases and recommendations; Conduct child protection
investigation, following state and investigative standards, agency
policy and Wisconsin Childrens Code; Conduct independent
investigations with other counties and participation in Child First
interviews with law enforcement and the District Attorneys office;
Assess safety and the need for services making appropriate referrals for
community resources; Seek court jurisdiction, where appropriate and
provide documentation to the court as needed for petition; Through the
assessment process offer services, where appropriate and provide case
management service until the case is transferred to an ongoing worker or
closed; Facilitate services for families identified as needing court
ordered or voluntary case management; Perform child protection
investigations when necessary for open cases; Develop protection and
safety plans and arrange for implementation of service plans; Provide
intake coverage as assigned, accepting walk-in or telephone intakes
following agency intake protocols. Perform other duties as assigned by
Supervisor. Douglas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree in Social Work
preferred. Bachelors degree in human services field with at minimum
one year work experience is acceptable. Ability and willingness to
become Wisconsin Social Work certified per statue 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 drivers 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, college
diploma or other proof of college credentials when submitting your
online application. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: Submit
applications online via website to:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/douglascountywi For questions
regarding job opening or hiring process, contact Douglas County Human
Resources Department; Government Center-Suite 301; 1316 N 14th Street;
Superior, WI 54880. 715-395-1429.