CPS Professional – Initial Assessment

Wisconsin Counties; Sparta (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Wisconsin Counties is seeking a full-time Child Protective Services – Initial Assessment worker in Monroe County. The role involves completing comprehensive family assessments to identify strengths and needs, and developing a plan to support child safety within the home.

You will join a team in the Children and Family Services Unit, coordinating services and, when required, citing court interventions to secure family outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license.
• Credentialing by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services as a certified Social Worker, or eligible for credentialing through another human services related field with a clearly identified path to social work certification may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive assessments with the family to determine strengths and needs.
• Develop a family plan to mitigate and resolve concerns regarding child safety within the home.
• Work within the Children and Family Services Unit as part of a team to meet long‑term family needs, including service coordination and court intervention when needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

Do you desire to work with families and your community for a purpose? Do you believe in keeping families together, are willing to sit down and listen, and want families to heal and work as a team? Then we have a full-time Child Protective Services – Initial Assessment position for you!

In Monroe County, Initial Assessment completes comprehensive assessments with the family to determine their strengths and needs, to develop a family plan to mitigate and resolve concerns regarding child’s safety within the home. Workers are flexible, supportive and committed to working with the family to determine best solutions. Social workers within the Children and Family Services Unit work as a team to meet the long-term needs of the family, including family network teams, service coordination and at times court intervention.

Successful candidates will have bachelor’s degree with a major in social work or related field. A valid Wisconsin driver’s license is required. Credentialing by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services as a certified Social Worker, or candidates eligible for credentialing through another human services related field with a clearly identified path to social work certification may be considered.

Starting salary for this position $25.12/hr. for non-credentialed candidates and $26.63/hr. for certified social workers. Monroe County offers an exceptional benefit package. https://www.co.monroe.wi.us/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits