Child Welfare Case Manager: $2K Bonus & Flexible Hours

Wellpoint Care Network; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF eligible

Mileage reimbursement

Bilingual stipends

Flexible schedule with evenings/week-­

Job summary

Wellpoint Care Network in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Child Welfare Case Manager to join our Child and Family Well-being team. The role focuses on safety, permanence, and well-being of children, collaborating with families and community resources to support reunification or permanency planning.

The successful candidate will have a BSW (MSW preferred), experience in child welfare, and strong communication, cultural humility, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) or related field required; Master's Degree (MSW) preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience in child welfare or related human services field preferred.
• Experience working in diverse communities with youth and families.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; attention to detail.
• Demonstrates cultural humility and respectful communication with diverse backgrounds.
• Proficient in computer software; familiarity with MS Office, Excel, Outlook, Teams, ADP, etc.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license; background checks required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the safety and well-being of children to assess present and impending dangers.
• Engages all family members including fathers in family team model.
• Connects families to community resources and makes appropriate referrals.
• Conducts in-home visits and safety assessments.
• Facilitates and monitors change planning to enhance parental protective capacities.
• Makes referrals for guardianship or termination of parental rights per timelines.
• Supports children and families in post-TPR process.
• Prepares accurate documentation in case notes, summaries, assessments, and paperwork.
• Collaborates with Child Welfare and Foster Care teams.

Skills

Critical thinking

Detail oriented

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cultural humility

Respectful communication across divers

Community resources knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) or related field

Master's Degree (MSW) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Teams

ADP

Job description

Wellpoint Care Network in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Child Welfare Case Manager to join our Child and Family Well-being team. The role focuses on safety, permanence, and well-being of children, collaborating with families and community resources to support reunification or permanency planning.

The successful candidate will have a BSW (MSW preferred), experience in child welfare, and strong communication, cultural humility, and organizational skills.