LTE Social Worker

The Portage County Health & Human Services department is hiring two (2), limited term, 20 hr / wk Social Worker's to support the Child Welfare Assessment section.

These positions will work approximately from mid-May until mid-September, 2024.

What are the primary job duties?

Provision of Child Welfare Services Regarding Child Abuse/Neglect.

* Performs child abuse/neglect initial assessments in accordance with state standards.

* Submits required reports for initial assessments in accordance with state standards.

* Makes determinations as to whether abuse or neglect occurred or was likely to occur according to state statutes and standards.

* Completes court reports and devises comprehensive and coordinated service and treatment plans.

* Collaborates with agency, school, court, law enforcement, District Attorney, etc., to provide necessary services to families.

* Provides information for legal petitions and testifies in Court.

Provision of Substitute Care Services to Families.

* Assesses need for substitute care services (foster home, group home, residential center) for children.

* Evaluates and legally implements appropriate substitute care resources in accordance with the child's treatment needs.

* Evaluates substitute care and monitors child safety during placement period.

* Provides on-going counseling and support to the foster parents, birth family, and child during placement.

* Consults with other professionals regarding the child/family's progress during out of home placement and refers cases for supervisory consultation.

* Completed Permanency Plans when necessary.

Provision of Counseling to Families Referred for Services.

* Utilizes advanced counseling techniques and theories with families.

* Refers parents/children to services of ancillary agencies.

* Provides 24-hour juvenile intake services.

What are the minimum qualifications?

* Bachelor's Degree in social work or other human services field required.

* Certification or eligible for certification in Wisconsin as a Social Worker preferred.

* One year experience in child protective services within the last five years preferred.

* One year direct social work experience working with children and families or individuals with mental health or chemical dependency issues required.

A Master of Social Work Degree may be substituted for work experience.

Limited Term positions are not eligible for benefits.