LTE Social Worker (20 Hr / Wk)

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.