Trauma-Informed Child Welfare Case Manager

Walworth-County; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Walworth County in Wisconsin seeks a qualified professional to provide Child Welfare services under state statutes and county standards. The role requires coordinating assessments, case management, and court-related duties, with after-hours coverage as needed.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed care, collaboration with community agencies, and meticulous documentation to support family-focused services and safety planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field; one year of relevant child welfare experience.
• Master's degree preferred; knowledge of Wisconsin statutes and standards is essential.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret legal documentation; knowledge of trauma-informed care.

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.
• Receive and document reports of alleged maltreatment from the community, identify families that the CPS system must respond to, determine the urgency of the response time, and initiate an assessment of child safety and family strengths.
• Coordinate and monitor services with court-related responsibilities and expectations. Prepare court documentation and provide testimony in court.
• Assess and refer children for any out of home care needs. Work cooperatively with out of home care providers.
• Collaborate and consult with community agencies and individuals in order to provide needed services and support.
• Provide after-hours, weekend, and holiday coverage to Child Protective Services (CPS) and Juvenile Court Intake (JCI) services, as assigned.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with program standards and maintain all necessary documentation as required by court, Walworth County Department of Health & Human Services (WCDHHS), Department of Children & Families (DCF) and state and federal statutes.
• Utilize personal vehicle to transport consumers who need assistance getting to and from appointments and/or other related psychosocial activities.
• Participate in trainings in order to update knowledge and skills to maintain standards and ensure certification and personal licensure.
• Collaborate with other programs and individuals across the department in order to ensure proper and effective coordination of care.
• Serve on related work groups, projects, committees and/or community projects, as assigned.
• Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Legal documentation reading

Communication skills

Word processing

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Walworth County in Wisconsin seeks a qualified professional to provide Child Welfare services under state statutes and county standards. The role requires coordinating assessments, case management, and court-related duties, with after-hours coverage as needed.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed care, collaboration with community agencies, and meticulous documentation to support family-focused services and safety planning.