Child Welfare Case Aide - Fulltime

Children's Wisconsin; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin is seeking a case aide to support Child Welfare Case Managers and families in Milwaukee County. The role involves assisting with casework, interacting with clients and caregivers, and helping maintain program operations.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED/HSED, and preferred associate degree in Human Services. Strong communication and driver’s license are essential in this on-site role.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED/HSED required.
• Associate degree in Human Services preferred.
• Experience working with diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills to interact with 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 children aged newborn to 17 years old.
• Valid driver’s license for State of Wisconsin required.
• Two plus years' experience in providing support services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide case aide assistance and support to Child Welfare Case Managers and leaders, clients and caregivers.
• Support operations of the Child Welfare Program.
• Maintain accurate, current case record documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Team collaboration

Deadline management

Accurate record keeping

Diversity sensitivity

Valid driver's license

Experience in child welfare support

Education

High School diploma 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.