Intake Worker - Children & Family

ABOUT THE HUMAN SERVICES/ CHILDREN & FAMILY DIVISION

The Children and Family Division of Jefferson County Human Services is designed to provide interventions and services from birth to adulthood. The primary focus of this Division is to provide safety, permanence, and well-being to children and their families.

To provide high quality and effective services to all families, the Division is looking to hire Intake Workers who specialize in the areas of child welfare. The position will primarily be responsible for carrying out child protective services related duties such as conducting initial assessments.

You will be successful in this role by completing the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Receive and staff reports of child maltreatment, document disposition, and initiate referrals and follow-ups, as appropriate.
• Investigate neglect, sexual, emotional, and physical abuse allegations on children.
• Develop and implement protective and safety plans.
• Recommend placements, CHIPS petitions, informal dispositions, AODA assessments, guardian ships, and other referrals for services.
• Prepare reports that are in compliance with federal, state, and administrative laws, policies, and procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in social work, or closely related field.
• Valid driver's license.

• Master's degree and/or two years' experience with Licensed Social Worker
• Emergency Mental Health, Juvenile Court Intake Worker, and Motivational Interviewing trainings/certifications

The starting hourly wage range is $31.45 - $35.06 per hour depending on qualifications.

• 2 weeks paid vacation
• Health insurance
• Health insurance Opt Out Plan
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Wisconsin Retirement System
• Health Savings Account
• Deferred Compensation Program

Competitive Pay
• Excellent Benefits
• Great Coworkers
• Flexibility
• Advancement & Opportunity
• Family Feel

For a full job description and link to apply online, please visit the County's web site fersoncountywi.gov

Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer