Human Services Professional Child Welf.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the
following. Other duties may be assigned. Performs Access
responsibilities by gathering pertinent, detailed information about
allegations of maltreatment, the family, surrounding circumstances, and
service needs. Conducts thorough assessments of families by observing
and interviewing families and collateral contacts to make recommendation
on substantiation of child maltreatment and identify safety concerns.
Manages, identifies, and ensures child safety through continuous
assessment, oversight, and adjustment of safety plans that are effective
and least restrictive. Determines, through interviews, assessments, home
visits, investigations, etc., the range of services needed by
individuals and families, explaining the services, and discussing the
clients rights and responsibilities. Recommends services from other
resources, arranging appointments, and establishing connections with
those providers to meet the clients needs. Ensures direct service
meets all Wisconsin legislative statutes and DCF standards, policy, and
procedures. Completes and documents all necessary paperwork in a
professional and timely manner, including assessments, safety plans,
court related reports, court conditions, and any other related
paperwork. Functions as a Juvenile Court Intake Worker appointed by the
Calumet County Court-Juvenile Division, including taking children into
custody as necessary under Wisconsin Chapter 48 Childrens Code.
Provides court related services, including preparing and writing court
reports, court conditions, testimony, and other court related paper work
pertaining to juvenile court and child protection matters. Provides
community education, consultation, and intervention regarding Department
services. Maintains case records containing pertinent, accurate, and
current information; prepares correspondences, reports, and other
records as required; provides periodic case reviews. Participates in
unit and department-wide meetings, discussions, and trainings associated
with the position. Performs crisis on-call duties as assigned. It is
unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular
basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties
an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely
indicative, not restrictive. Supervisory Responsibilities Provides
direction to professional and para-professional staff. OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to exercise judgment and
discretion in the application and interpretation of Department policies
and regulations. Knowledge of and ability to apply social work
principles and methods, including having basic knowledge of human
development, conflict resolution techniques, community based human
services delivery system, and resources available in the community.
Knowledge and understanding of federal laws, State Statutes,
administrative rules, and understanding of programs and services
available. Ability to satisfactorily perform the following functions or
demonstrate the following skills including: establish therapeutic
relationship with clients; make independent timely decisions; establish
and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers,
other agencies, and the public; and provide complex services in
accordance with principles common to the specialty of the employee.
Ability to write concise assessments and court reports and meet
deadlines for paperwork and court work. Ability to initiate and utilize
relationships to effect change. Ability to effectively use materials
from other disciplines, such as human development, medical, and law
enforcement, to work with complex social work situations. Demonstrates
the ability to interpret, support, and uphold the standards and ethics
and boundaries of the social work profession. Ability to maintain
confidentiality, exercise sound judgement in confrontational and
stressful situations, and follow instr APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.calumetcounty.org Other: To apply,
complete required online application. Applications accepted until
position filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. CALUMET COUNTY 206 COURT ST
CHILTON, WI 53014 Contact Email Address:
Victoria.halbach@calumetcounty.org Company Web Site:
www.calumetcounty.org Contact Fax: (920) 849-1475