Crisis & Protective Services Professional

Richland; Richland Center, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Health

Vision

Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid vacation and sick time off

Flexible Spending Account

Wisconsin Retirement System

Job summary

The Adult Protective Services Professional role with Richland County Health and Human Services involves providing Crisis Assessments for individuals in mental crisis and coordinating support through court-ordered settlements and commitments. You will ensure linkage to mental health services and follow up to secure needed resources for clients.

This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree in social work, Human Services, or a related field with two years of relevant experience and a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Services, or relevant field.
• Two years relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide Crisis Assessments for individuals in mental crisis.
• Meet with individuals on court-ordered settlement agreements and commitment orders weekly to provide support.
• Follow-up with individuals to ensure connection with needed mental health resources and services.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Services, or relevant field

Job description

Department/Office: Health and Human Services
Wages: $27.80 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time
Deadline for application: 10/04/2026
Benefits: Dental, Health, Vision, Short-term Disability, Life Insurance, Paid vacation and sick time off, Flexible Spending Account, Wisconsin Retirement System

Synopsis

The Adult Protective Services Professional is responsible for providing Crisis Assessments for individuals in mental crisis, meeting with individuals on court-ordered settlement Agreements and Commitment Orders weekly to provide support and connection to mental health services or resources and providing follow-up to individuals who were in contact with Northwest Connections to ensure connection with needed resources and services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Services, or relevant field with two years relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Richland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.