Trauma-Informed Child Welfare Case Manager

Walworth County, WI; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Walworth County in Wisconsin seeks a Child Welfare Specialist to assess safety, coordinate services and work with families in a supportive, trauma-informed framework. This full-time role requires strong documentation, collaboration with courts, and the ability to provide crisis intervention.

The position requires a Bachelor's in social work or related field, plus Wisconsin licensure or certification; JCI certification within a year is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Wisconsin Social Worker license or certification required.
• JCI certification required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess and determine safety of children and the community, the risk of future maltreatment or delinquency, and the disposition of the allegations.
• Develop, implement and provide evidence-based, family-focused services to children, youth, and their families with varied disabilities and functional levels.
• Provide case management of children, youth, and their families under court ordered and voluntary services for assigned caseload, including face-to-face contacts in the home or community.
• Coordinate and monitor services with court-related responsibilities and expectations. Prepare court documentation and provide testimony in court.
• Provide crisis intervention and referral services to victims, alleged perpetrators, and their family members for the purpose of improving personal, emotional, and/or psychological dysfunction.
• Utilize personal vehicle to transport consumers who need assistance getting to and from appointments and/or other related psychosocial activities.
• Collaborate with other programs and individuals across the department in order to ensure proper and effective coordination of care.

Skills

Trauma-Informed Care

Legal documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Master's degree preferred

Wisconsin Social Worker License or certification

JCI Certification within one year of hire

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Walworth County in Wisconsin seeks a Child Welfare Specialist to assess safety, coordinate services and work with families in a supportive, trauma-informed framework. This full-time role requires strong documentation, collaboration with courts, and the ability to provide crisis intervention.

The position requires a Bachelor's in social work or related field, plus Wisconsin licensure or certification; JCI certification within a year is expected.