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Walworth County Children & Families Case Manager (HHS) in Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Children & Families Case Manager (HHS)
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Children & Families Case Manager (HHS)
Salary
$29.71 - $38.94 Hourly
Location
Elkhorn, WI
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
2024-00139
Department
Health & Human Services
Division
Family Wellness & Preservation
Opening Date
10/31/2024
Closing Date
11/14/2024 5:00 PM Central
Description
Benefits
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Summary
This position is responsible for providing Child Welfare services to children and their families as defined in Chapters 48 and 938 of the Wisconsin Statutes and within standards, ordinances, and policies set forth by the State of Wisconsin and Walworth County. To assess for child and community safety services must be available seven (7) days a week, twenty-four (24) hours a day.
SCHEDULE
Division: Children & Families
Days: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Hours Per Shift: 8
Shifts Per Pay Period: 10
FTE: 1.00
Applications are being accepted from current County employees as well as members of the public.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Assess and determine safety of children and the community, the risk of future maltreatment or delinquency, and the disposition of the allegations.
Conduct comprehensive assessments, following program-specific Wisconsin statutes, standards and regulations. Assess, develop, implement, evaluate, and terminate service plans. When required by the program/service, coordinate and authorize services according to the individual plans.
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 direct assistance to families with finding housing and /or necessary resources to address identified needs.
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.
Participate on related work groups, projects, committees and/or community projects, as assigned.
Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.
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.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in social work or related field and one year of relevant prior experience through a child welfare internship or position. Master’s degree preferred. Proven experience in the ability to read, write and interpret legal documentation as required in Wisconsin Statutes and Standards. Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care principles is essential. Proven experience in ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals as well as ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Proven experience with Word and Excel.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid driver’s license.
Proof of minimum automobile liability insurance coverage.
JCI Certification required within one year of hire.
Wisconsin Social Worker License or certification - A temporary certificate will meet the requirements for initial employment when an individual meets all the qualifications for the permanent certificate except for passing the required examinations. A permanent license/certificate is required for continued employment within nine (9) months of the date of hire; failure to attain said license or certification will be grounds for termination. Any lapse in Wisconsin Social Work license/certification is cause for immediate termination.
Interactions and Communications
Proven ability to effectively communicate specialized information and/or recommendations to others regarding an area of expertise.
Decision Making
This position has authority to make decisions that are consistent with policies and precedents; supervision and managerial direction is available as requested. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or the work unit within the department and information is provided with additional research and observations which contributes to the decision making process.
Thinking and Problem Solving
In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges in this position tend to be diverse, but are typically covered by precedent or established practice. Must be able to utilize critical thinking skills and at times have to make difficult safety related decisions.
Tools & Equipment Used
Telephone Copy Machine
Calculator Personal Computer/Printer
FAX Machine
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, unclean homes, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and the employee is expected to travel to consumer homes as part of their normal work duties.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Selection Process
TO INCLUDE:
Formal Walworth County Electronic Application
Education & Experience Review
Oral Department Interview
Reference Check
Background Check
Driver's License Verification
Social Work License Verification
Post-offer Physical Examination
Drug Screen
Other job related tests may be required.
WALWORTH COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY
E - Human Service Professional Employees
BARGAINING UNIT: Human Service Professional Employees Hired on or after January 1, 2012
DATE: January 1, 2019
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: All employees of Walworth County are at-will employees.
BASIS OF PAYMENT: You are paid for actual hours worked plus pay for any accrued benefit time for which you are eligible. You are eligible for overtime or compensatory time in accordance with provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
SCHEDULED TIME OFF: Accrued based on straight-time hours paid each pay period. All accrued scheduled time off hours are available for use, subject to approval of your supervisor. As a full-time employee you earn scheduled time off equivalent to the following:
10 days per year after 1 year of Walworth County Service 15 days per year after 5 years of Walworth County Service 20 days per year after 15 years of Walworth County Service*certain positions may be considered for additional Scheduled Time Off (STO) based on continuous related experience per Ord. Sec. 15-515 (e)
PERSONAL TIME OFF: Employees will receive 64 hours of personal time off as a lump sum at the beginning of each year (pro-rated for pt and newly-hired employees). At the end of each calendar year, an employee may request to move remaining personal time off hours to the extended sick leave bank. If no request is made, any remaining hours shall be paid out on the employee's last pay date of the calendar year.
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE BANK: Used for time off of work for more serious health conditions that require three or more consecutive days off or when on an approved leave of absence.
HOLIDAYS: Ten paid holidays each year. A p-t employee would receive pro-rated holiday pay based on positions budgeted FTE.
INSURANCE: Employees hired into a .75 FTE or higher position are eligible for Health, Dental, Life, Vision, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of service provided you complete enrollment forms within 30 days of hire. Employees hired into a .50 FTE or higher position are eligible for all benefits listed below except Health insurance. Employees hired into a .49 FTE or less position are eligible to participate in Short-Term Disability only.
Health Insurance: You can choose Tier 1 or Tier 2. Tier 1 is a standard co-pay plan. Tier 2 is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). The County will contribute an amount approved by the County Board, payable as a lump sum to your HSA for Tier 2. You may also elect to contribute to your HSA up to the IRS maximum. You may elect either family or single coverage. The monthly premium will be split between the County and the employee.
Dental Insurance: You may elect either family or single coverage. The county shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for a full-time and 50% (single or family) of the premium for a part-time employee enrolled in dental insurance.
Life Insurance: The County provides you with term life insurance in an amount equal to $25,000. You have the option of purchasing additional coverage for yourself, spouse and/or dependent children.
Short-Term Disability Insurance: The County provides you with Short-Term Disability Insurance with premiums paid by the employer.
LTD Insurance: The County provides you with Long Term Disability Insurance. The monthly premium is 0.83% of your insured monthly wages. The County shall pay 67% of the premium & the employee shall pay 33% of the premium.
Vision Insurance: You may elect to participate in Vision insurance. The employee electing coverage shall pay 100% (single or family) of the premium for vision insurance.
WISCONSIN RETIREMENT: You are covered under the Wisconsin Retirement System if you are expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours per year for a period of one year or more. The WRS provides you with separation, disability or retirement benefits upon termination. The payment is split between the county and employee, as prescribed by state law. Employees expected to work less than 1200 hours per year will not receive this benefit.
TAX-SHELTERED BENEFITS: You may elect to participate in the following tax-sheltered benefits:
Deferred Compensation (S457 plan)
Medical Spending Account (S125 plan)
Dependent Care Plan (S125 plan)
Health Savings Account (S223 plan)
WORKERS COMPENSATION: You are covered by Workers Compensation for any illness or injury arising out of your employment. Medical expenses and compensation for lost time are paid from the workers' compensation plan. In addition, the County will supplement the workers' compensation lost-time payment for up to 1 year, making you whole on a "net-check" basis.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: You are required to participate in direct deposit of your paycheck to a banking institution of your choice.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: You and your family are encouraged to use the Employee Assistance Program for help in addressing confidential family and financial matters. EAP services are provided through Curalinc. Please call 888-881-5462 for help.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: You will receive pay for up to 3 days for the purpose of bereavement over the death of your spouse, child, step-child, parent, step-parent, brother, sister, grandparent, grandchild, mother-in-law, father-in-law, or other member of the immediate household (excluding renters).
You will receive up to 1 day of pay for the death of your brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew.
JURY DUTY: Your regular wages will be made-whole for any time you are required to serve on jury duty.
MILITARY LEAVE: Your regular wages will be made-whole for up to two weeks for you to meet your annual two-week reserve duty obligation. Extended military leaves are provided in accordance with state and federal laws.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE: You are required to request a leave of absence in writing and a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to your expected absence. All leaves are subject to approval of the Human Resources Department and are at the discretion of the County's representative, except as otherwise required by law. Under emergency situations, the leave papers must be submitted within 5 days after the absence begins.
Periods of absence less than 5 days may be approved by your department head.
Note: This Summary provides only a brief outline of your benefits. All benefit terms and conditions are subject to the specific provisions of plan documents, policies, and/or legal rules and regulations. These benefits are subject to change from time to time by action of the County Board and/or Human Resources Committee.
01
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
02
Please indicate below your highest level of education completed.
No High School Diploma/GED
High School Diploma/GED
Some College/Tech School
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree
03
Please indicate what area your degree is in.
04
Do you possess a current Wisconsin Social Worker License/Certification?
Yes
No
05
If you indicated that you do possess a Wisconsin Social Worker License/Certification, please indicate your License/Certification number.
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If you do not currently possess a Wisconsin Social Worker License/Certification, are you eligible to apply for your license?
Yes
No
07
Do you hold your Juvenile Court Intake certification?
Yes
No
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Please briefly detail your relevant prior experience, including number of years.
Required Question
Agency
Walworth County
Address
P.O. Box 1001 100 W. Walworth Street Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 53121
Phone
262-741-7950
Website
http://www.co.walworth.wi.us
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