Initial Assessment Social WorkerCase Manager

Summary:

This position is responsible for receiving assessing and responding to reports of child abuse and neglect in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes and agency policy. The role includes conducting initial assessments ensuring child safety coordinating services and collaborating with families and community partners. The position also participates in Access (intake) functions and after-hours On-Call responsibilities.

Essential Functions of the Position:

Initial Assessment (CPS)

• Conduct safety-focused interventions to assess child safety caregiver protective capacities and risk factors to inform case decisions.
• Respond to reports involving children in need of protection or services and address immediate safety concerns.
• Assess for present and impending danger and develop and implement safety plans as needed.
• Develop case plans and complete required documentation in accordance with state standards agency policy and legal requirements.
• Prepare for and participate in court proceedings including providing accurate testimony and written reports.
• Coordinate with families and multidisciplinary partners (law enforcement schools medical providers legal system and community agencies) to address safety and service needs.
• Offer voluntary services by guiding families in identifying and accessing formal and informal community supports.
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with community providers law enforcement school districts legal partners Tribal partners and other stakeholders.
• Participate in multidisciplinary coordination to support child safety permanency and family stability.

Access (Intake) Functions

• Receive screen and document reports of alleged abuse and/or neglect in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes (48.981) and agency policy.
• Forward reports to the supervisor or designated lead for screening decisions.
• Provide information guidance and referrals to individuals contacting the Department.
• Conduct initial interviews to determine the nature of concerns identify service needs and direct individuals to the appropriate unit or community resource.

On-Call Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours response for child protection and juvenile delinquency emergencies.
• Assess immediate safety and make timely decisions regarding protective actions including decisions related to taking a child/youth into custody.
• Coordinate emergency placements and/or juvenile detention when necessary.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and other professionals to ensure safe and appropriate emergency response.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required at the time of hire or for the continuation of employment.

• BachelorsDegreeinSocialWorkPsychology Human and Family Studies Criminal Justice orcloselyrelated human services field is required.
• Professional case work at a level consistent with a County Human Services Worker demonstrating knowledge of social work principles ethics boundaries and professional documentation.
• Ability to pass required background checks.
• A valid Drivers license is required.
• Social Worker Certification is preferred but not required.

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of child welfare and/or youth justice systems including Wisconsin Childrens Code (Ch. 48 & 938) DCF standards (Access Initial Assessment Ongoing Safety) and WICWA.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice family systems and the impact of AODA on individuals and families.
• Ability to assess safety risk and protective capacities and make sound timely decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professional judgment.
• Ability to communicate effectively collaborate with diverse partners and build working relationships with families staff and community systems.
• Ability to document clearly and accurately and provide testimony in court.
• Ability to follow direction and implement agency policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in computer systems and electronic documentation including experience with systems such as eWiSACWIS.
• Demonstrated cultural responsiveness and commitment to equitable practice.

State training will be provided as required to meet standards for specific job duties.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands of this position vary from day to day and are highly dependent on the particular function being fulfilled on that day. The physical and work environments described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Abilitytoworkin officesettingusingappropriateoffice equipment(copy/fax machinescomputer printer telephone calculator etc.)
• Ability towalksit stand bend twist stoop push pull carry and lift asneeded; occasionally this positionmaybe required tolift up to 50 lbs.
• Abilitytocoordinate eyeshands feet andlimbs in performingskilledmovements such as keyboard use.
• Abilitytotravelindependentlytofamily homesvariousofficeswithinGovernmentCenterand throughout the community.
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens is considered low

To Apply:

Download the required Burnett County employment application and email to Human Resources at or call ext. 2135.