CPS Social Worker — Family-Focused 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

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.