Youth Justice Social Worker: Empowering Change & Growth

La Crosse County; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

La Crosse County seeks a youth justice social worker to support and empower youths under 18 involved with the justice system in Wisconsin. The role emphasizes strength-based practices, family engagement, and collaboration with the juvenile court and community agencies.

The position requires a major in social work and typically a Wisconsin social worker credential, with on-call responsibilities and a focus on rehabilitation, community safety, and effective service delivery.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work or related field.
• Certification by the State of Wisconsin as a Social Worker preferred or required within specified time.
• Minimum one year of experience with youth and families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide social services per Wisconsin statutes and program guidelines.
• Develop case plans in partnership with youth and families and monitor progress.
• Maintain confidential records and prepare legal documents for juvenile court.
• Attend court proceedings and provide dispositional reports as required.
• Collaborate with agencies and on-call teams to support youth in the justice system.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Leadership

Collaboration

Crisis management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

La Crosse County seeks a youth justice social worker to support and empower youths under 18 involved with the justice system in Wisconsin. The role emphasizes strength-based practices, family engagement, and collaboration with the juvenile court and community agencies.

The position requires a major in social work and typically a Wisconsin social worker credential, with on-call responsibilities and a focus on rehabilitation, community safety, and effective service delivery.