Child Welfare Social Worker/Case Manager

Kenosha County, Wisconsin; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

No on-call after-hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Opportunity to be part of a great team

Training to learn, grow, and succeed

Competitive benefits package including

pension

Opportunity for advancement

County issued cell phone and laptop

Positive workplace culture

Job summary

Kenosha County is seeking an experienced Social Worker/Case Manager to join the Ongoing Services Unit. You will provide child protective services, work with families and agencies, and help secure safe, permanent homes for children. Strong organizational skills and independence are essential.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate with a standard Monday–Friday schedule and benefits, including pension, in a supportive team environment. Training and advancement opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work or a related field.
• Minimum of two years relevant work and/or internship experience working with children and families.
• Knowledge of the current principles and best practices of social work.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field; Wisconsin Social Work Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with biological families, foster families, and community agencies in the interest of child safety and improving child and family well-being.
• Maintains client and child contact as required by state standards.
• Assesses child and family functioning, risk, and needs, and develops/revises plans based on progress towards goals.
• Makes referrals to community-based service agencies and monitors progress.
• Research placement options and prepares necessary referrals to out-of-home care settings for children.
• Prepares court paperwork and notices, provides recommendations to the court, and testifies in court hearings.
• Maintains accurate, meaningful, and current case records in eWiSACWIS.
• Attends and participates in various multi-disciplinary meetings and staffings.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Two years relevant work and/or internship experience

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field

State of Wisconsin Social Work Certificate

Three or more years relevant work and/or internship experience

Job description

Kenosha County is seeking an experienced Social Worker/Case Manager to join the Ongoing Services Unit. You will provide child protective services, work with families and agencies, and help secure safe, permanent homes for children. Strong organizational skills and independence are essential.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate with a standard Monday–Friday schedule and benefits, including pension, in a supportive team environment. Training and advancement opportunities are available.