SOCIAL WORK SPECIALIST - PLACEMENT RESOURCE TEAM (FOSTER CARE COORDINATOR)

Winnebago County, Wisconsin; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 61,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnebago County, Wisconsin is seeking a Social Work Specialist for the Placement Resource Team (Foster Care Coordinator) in Oshkosh. The role supports professional social work services to achieve timely permanency for children in out-of-home care.

Responsibilities include coordinating Independent Living, guardianships, family-find tasks, and CPS case management as needed, with emphasis on confidentiality and trauma-informed care principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in social work, human services, or related field.
• Certification or licensure under Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 457 as a Social Worker or related designation; licensure within two years of hire.
• Experience with TPR casework and guardianship paperwork; court testimony required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for duties.
• Provide evidence of meeting or exceeding automobile liability insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Identify barriers to permanency, track progress, and develop strategies to achieve timely permanence.
• Coordinate Independent Living services, guardianships, and family find responsibilities.
• Perform CPS case management duties and court work as needed.
• Track TPR paperwork, data, and grant information; assist with grant-related tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with federal, state, and county mandates.
• Produce and maintain assigned case paperwork; refer clients for needed services.

Skills

Information gathering

Verbal & written communication

Trauma-informed care

Family systems approach

Case planning

Stress/conflict management

Professional boundaries

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in social work

Social Worker licensure per Wisconsin Statutes 457

Job description

SOCIAL WORK SPECIALIST - PLACEMENT RESOURCE TEAM (FOSTER CARE COORDINATOR)

POSITION TITLE: Social Work Specialist – Placement Resource Team (Foster Care Coordinator)

LOCATION: Human Services - Oshkosh

HIRING RANGE: $31.24 - $34.72/Hr.

STATUS: Full-time

HOURS PER WEEK: 37.5

WORK HOURS: 8am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday

DEPARTMENT: Human Services – Child WelfareServices

PAY BASIS: Hourly

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY

Provides professional social work services to facilitate timely permanence for children in out of home care. Acts as a resource to Division social work specialists.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1.Identifies barriers to permanency, tracks progress, and develops strategies in order to achieve permanence in a timely fashion.Assists with data reporting and tracking. Assists with grant writing, tracking and reporting.


• 2.Partners with social worker specialists with a variety of duties, including but not limited to, coordinating and providing Independent Living program services, guardianships, and family find responsibilities.


• 3.Performs CPS case management duties as needed, including being assigned cases and court work.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 1.Tracks TPR paperwork completion time frames, data around children in out of home care, and grant information.


• 2.Assists workers in managing grant cases around additional requirements, approvals and time tracking.


• 3.Effectively manages confidentiality regarding clients, records, and other agency business at all times.


• 4.Performs work in compliance with federal, state, and county mandates.


• 5.Produces and maintains assigned case related paperwork efficiently.


• 6.Treats clients with courtesy and sees that they are provided or referred for needed services.


• 7.Addresses and resolves conflict and manages stress in a professional manner, including actively engaging in professional and personal activities which help mitigate the impact of secondary traumatic stress.


• 8.Applies Trauma Informed Care principles and practices, and demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering a positive, healthy work culture.


• 9.Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

WORK RELATIONSHIPS

• 1.Reports to Child Welfare Program Supervisor - CPS Resource Support Team.


• 2.Works with Agency staff and teams within and outside the Child Welfare Division, community service providers, and local legal partners in a collaborative manner.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION

• 1.Bachelor's or Master's Degree in social work, human services, or a closely related field.


• 2.Certification or licensure under Wisconsin Statutes chapter 457 as a Social Worker, Advance Practice Social Worker, Independent Social Worker, or Independent Clinical Social Worker;or certified or licensed within two years of hire.A Social Worker Training Certificate per State Statute Chapter 457 does not meet this qualification.


• 3.Experience regarding preparation of TPR casework, TPR and guardianship paperwork, and court testimony required.


• 4.Possess current valid driver's license and access to a vehicle to perform required work duties.


• 5.Must provide evidence of meeting or exceeding the minimum automobile liability insurance requirements contained in the Winnebago County Travel Ordinance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 1.Ability to gather information, organize facts, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.


• 2.Working knowledge of State Statutes 48, 51, 54, 55, & 938; knowledge relative to duties of Child Protective Service work and related state mandates.


• 3.Knowledge of resources and their application to children and families given identified problems.


• 4.Working knowledge and understanding of \"Family Systems\" approach, Trauma Informed Care, and commitment to provide trauma informed services.


• 5.Ability to thoroughly assess family strengths, needs, safety, and risk factors with sensitivity to past traumatic experiences; and incorporate these into appropriate case plans developed in partnership with families.


• 6.Ability to effectively address and resolve conflict and to manage stress in a professional manner.


• 7.Ability to work within the agency structure and to accept constructive supervisor instruction and consultative help.


• 8.Ability to work effectively with DHS employees, clients, and service providers - Permanency work will be completed in a timely and efficient manner requiring case information and documentation diligence in follow-up with case assigned social work specialists and supervisors.


• 9.Ability to make social diagnosis and to develop and initiate appropriate social casework treatment.


• 10.Working knowledge of childhood development and adolescent problems.


• 11.Possession of basic computer skills with the ability to utilize computer programs to document and track case activity.


• 12.Knowledge of and adherence to the Social Work Code of Ethics.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1.Ability to freely move in the community (such as through possession of a valid driver's license or other means) including access to a vehicle.


• 2.Ability to access second floors in private homes for purposes of providing services to or taking applications from homebound clients.


• 3.Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with children and/or children in car seats.