Social Worker - Family Court Services

Overview

Family Court Services is recruiting for the position of a Social Worker due to an upcoming retirement. The individual hired will be responsible to perform mediations, legal custody and physical placement study services and a variety of other administrative duties. Candidate will also be responsible for making recommendations to Family Court Judges and Commissioners regarding legal custody and physical placement issues, and giving expert witness testimony in court regarding Family Court matters.

This is an exempt level position working at least 40 hours per workweek. Typical office hours:
Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Work is mainly performed in the office.

Classification specification for Social Worker and information about the County benefits package are available to applicants.

Waukesha County provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. The County offers a pay-for-performance system with opportunities for merit increases and non-base performance awards.

Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and an employee wellness program with an on-site health and wellness clinic.

Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. Our vision is "Leading the Way". We value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouraged to practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles.

Located in the City of Waukesha; campus offers an on-site cafe and fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highways. Waukesha County provides a blend of urban and rural living with access to the greater Milwaukee area.

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, rules, regulations and ordinances. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by or seek employment with Waukesha County.

For further information visit: Waukesha County website information is provided for applicant awareness.

The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.