Social Worker/Case Manager: Intake and Assessment Unit

UW-Madison Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Holidays and PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Washington County in West Bend, WI is seeking a full-time Social Worker to handle primary intake duties and CPS intake decisions under the Family Services Supervisor.

The role involves conducting child maltreatment investigations, working with law enforcement and community providers to assess safety, and coordinating with social workers to determine protective plans. Qualifications include a social work degree and WI licensure within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited four-year college or university and ability to be certified as a social worker in Wisconsin within 6 months of hire.
• Two years' relevant experience; priority to candidates with children and families in child welfare, youth justice or mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary intake duties to conduct child maltreatment investigations and CPS intake decisions.
• Work with community providers, law enforcement, and social workers to assess child safety.

Skills

Child welfare experience

Certification eligibility (WI)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work

Job description

July 31, 2026

Washington County, located in West Bend, Wisconsin has an excellent opportunity for a full time Social Worker.

Under the general supervision of the Family Services Supervisor, provides primary intake duties as defined in Chapter 48 of the Wisconsin State Statutes to conduct child maltreatment investigations alongside child safety assessments. Works closely with community providers, law enforcement, and social workers to assess child safety and make CPS intake decisions.

Qualified Candidates Must Possess

• Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Social Work and the ability to be certified as a social worker in the State of Wisconsin within 6 months of hire.
• Bachelors or Master’s degree in related field and two years’ relevant experience. Priority to candidates who have experience working with children and families in the capacity of child welfare, youth justice or mental health.
• Non-social work degreed candidates must be willing to successfully complete an accredited social work certificate program within three years and be certified as a social worker in the State of Wisconsin 6 months post completion of the program.

Starting salary: $61,322-69,909 (based on experience).

Benefits

• Health, dental and life insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wisconsin Retirement System and Wisconsin Deferred Compensation (IRS 457)
• Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Fitness center
• Tuition reimbursement

If you have any questions, please call [phone].

Job Organization: Washington County

Job Location: Washington County – West Bend, WI

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