Children Services Worker
Oneida County
Job Description
Job Title: Social Worker
Department: Social Services
Reports To: Social Work Supervisor
FLSA Status: Nonexempt*Per internal FLSA Audit 7/2022
Prepared By: Mary Rideout, Social Services Director
Prepared Date: March 2022
Approved By: Lisa Charbarneau, Human Resources Director
Approved Date: March 2022
Reviewed Date: March 04, 2022
SUMMARY The work involves determination of family and individual needs, provisions of appropriate services, and referral to other resources as needed. Employees of this class may be assigned to other program areas. Regulated supervision is provided as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Determine through interviews, home visits, and investigations the nature of the family issues and concerns and range of services needed for assigned cases.
Develop plan of treatment to provide services or make referrals to address identified needs and maintain contact, and complete timely case reviews.
Provides accurate and timely completion of computer forms, initial contact documentation, contracts, dictation, and all other forms and documentation within procedures and time frames as required by the Federal and State Government and also within Oneida County Department of Social Services guidelines and procedures.
Assists applicants in locating and utilizing other community resources.
Conforms to Federal, State, and Oneida County Department of Social Services policies and procedures regarding professional conduct and service delivery to insure the health and safety of those served by the agency and community members.
Provides appropriate and timely protective services on an on-going basis following through to ensure the delivery and effectiveness of such services so as to ensure the health and safety of those served by the agency and other community members.
Investigates referrals of child or adult abuse and/or neglect. Determines safety needs of individuals and families. Monitors ongoing concerns with safety by completing safety checks in the home, drug testing if indicated and collateral contacts with other agency professionals and family members.
Provides accurate and timely completion of court documents, studies, court reports and case reviews in compliance with Federal, State and Department policies and procedures.
Perform Juvenile Court Intake, as assigned; including responding to 24-hour call for Child Abuse and Neglect, Youth Justice, to protect the safety and well-being of those served by the agency and other community members.
Coordinates actions with the Oneida County District Attorney's office and Corporation Counsel office including completing the required forms, petitions, orders and other paperwork. Testifies within departmental and Chapter 48, 51, 55, 938, and 880 procedures and time frames so as to protect the safety and well-being of the those served by the agency. Testify in Criminal or Family Court Cases if subpoenaed.
Attend in-service training, staff development activities, conferences and meetings as directed. Maintain Social Work Licensure by completion of 30 continuing Education Credits every two years including a mandatory training on Ethics and Boundaries.
Complete court reports ordered by the Oneida County Circuit Court. Furnish the Court system with complete, accurate and reliable studies and complete investigations as assigned by the Court.
Understands and complies with rules of confidentiality. Complies with the vision of trauma informed care that empowers, educates, and supports agency staff to provide services in a caring, compassionate and safe environment.
Participate in the Oneida County Emergency Management Plan as needed and directed by the plan.
Any other duty as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to gather, assess and use information in developing case plans.
Ability to plan and provide appropriate and effective referrals.
Ability to engage people with a trauma informed approach.
Knowledge of the principles and practices pertaining to social work.
Knowledge of laws, regulations and practices pertaining to social service programs.
Strong computer skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in Social Work or related field.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Good oral and written communication skills.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Basic math skills.
REASONING ABILITY
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must be certified by the State of Wisconsin as Certified Social Workers.
Must achieve MA Case manager qualifications on or before 2nd year of employment.
Valid Wisconsin Driver's License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting
Driving
Moderate lifting – children, car seats
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Office environment
Community work
Home visits
Travel
