Child Welfare Case Aide - Fulltime

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin seeks a dedicated Case Aide to support Child Welfare Case Managers and leadership. The role assists clients and caregivers and helps run the Child Welfare Program operations.

The position requires strong communication, attention to documentation, and the ability to work with families from diverse backgrounds within deadlines. High school diploma is required; an associate degree in Human Services is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED or HSED required.
• Associate degree in Human Services preferred.
• Experience with diverse families strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain accurate case records.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with agencies and community.

Responsibilities

• Provide case aide assistance and support to Child Welfare Case Managers and leaders.
• Assist clients and caregivers and support program operations.
• Maintain accurate, current case records and documentation.
• Work with diverse families and communities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work within deadlines

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school graduate or GED/HSED

Associate degree in Human Services preferred

Tools

eWiSACWIS

Job description

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Every child deserves a safe and loving home. When parents are unable to provide this on their own, intervention is needed to ensure these children are free of abuse and neglect. We provide child well-being services to help children live in a safe and nurturing environment. We provide services to parents needing education and guidance to improve their parenting skills so their children can remain with them. We also provide services to children who are placed with foster families until they can return home or become part of an adoptive family.

Our experienced professionals provide the following services to families in Milwaukee County and at locations throughout Wisconsin.

• Foster Care Treatment
• Foster Care Adoption
• Respite Care
• Child Advocacy Centers
• Family Case Management
• Family Finding

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for providing case aide assistance and support to Child Welfare Case Managers and leaders, clients and caregivers, and the operations of the Child Welfare Program. This position will require a general understanding of child welfare work and the population served.

Position Requirements

• High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required.
• Associate degree in Human Services preferred.
• Experience working with families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills to interact with CSSW staff, vendors and the community; and solid customer service skills required.
• Ability to work within deadlines on a consistent basis; and maintain accurate, current case record documentation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the agency, partner agencies, others social service agencies, courts, schools, public officials, professionals and the community.
• Ability to provide supervision to child (ren) between the ages of newborn and 17 years old.
• Maintain a working knowledge in the use of eWiSACWIS and any other computer programs currently used by child welfare staff.
• Valid driver's license for State of Wisconsin required.
• Two plus years' experience in providing support services preferred.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children

We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best.

Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.