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Posted : Tuesday, April 30, 2024 03:55 PM

*Position Summary* This position is responsible for providing the following types of services: needs assessment, crisis intervention, case planning, advocacy and development of community resources; to provide services to both children and adults with varying disabilities and functioning levels.
The position of Social Worker will be assigned a designated Division within Health and Human Services.
*Essential Functions* _The following duties are normal for this position.
These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.
Other duties may be required and assigned.
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Works to achieve involvement and participation of the client, client's family, and client's natural support system in resolving problems.
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Works with consumers to assess and develop goal oriented, time limited service plans to address identified needs.
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Work to protect children, elderly and at-risk adults; preserve families and individuals in the community; or to help prevent out-of-home placement.
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Assesses and evaluates prospective consumer's immediate situation, determine appropriate response, and assure that response is made.
Assess and intervene as necessary in crisis situations.
Refer to and involve and other community resources as needed.
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Works to achieve active involvement and participation of schools, court, health care providers, and other appropriate community resources in resolving problems.
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Advises clients when services are either not available or inappropriate.
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Explains consequences of non-compliance with court orders to clients who are involuntarily referred, monitors client utilization of services, and informs the court of consumer's adherence to court orders.
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Coordinates access to services, monitors cases to ensure services are provided in an appropriate and timely manner, reviews progress, and terminates services when goals are attained.
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Teaches clients about available community resources and how to independently gain access to needed services.
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Works to coordinate services and support clients in achieving treatment objectives without duplication of effort and with maximum effective use of staff time and available resources.
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Maintains a complete record for all assigned cases; completes required written assessments, reports, and other related paperwork/documentation as necessary.
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Develops and maintains professional knowledge and skills to enhance programs/services provided.
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Consults with legal counsel on appropriate case specific matters, if necessary.
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May facilitate treatment and/or other related, indicated services with groups of clients.
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May be designated to speak to the community and other organizations to provide public education.
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Other duties as assigned.
K*nowledge, Skills, and Abilities* · Knowledge of laws and regulations that affect the delivery of services provided by the Department.
· Knowledge of community resources, and alternative care resources.
· Knowledge of applicable state statutes.
· Knowledge of human development and behavior, family and group dynamics, and mental, physical and social dysfunctions.
· Knowledge of and sensitivity to cultural differences and special needs of various minority groups, and ability to consult with other staff regarding these.
· Ability and skill to relate to clients in stressful or crisis situations.
· General knowledge of interviewing and supportive counseling techniques.
· General knowledge of social casework techniques.
· Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures of the County.
· Knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software.
· Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
· Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
· Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
· Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
· Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
· Knowledge of computer software including word processing, spreadsheet and database applications consistent for this position.
· Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
· Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
· Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
· Ability to apply sound judgment and discretion in performing duties, resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations.
· Ability to communicate detailed and often sensitive information effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.
· Ability to handle sensitive interpersonal situations calmly and tactfully.
· Ability to maintain effective working relationships with individuals within and outside the organization.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provision of open records laws.
· Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours as needed.
*Required Education, Experience, Licensing, and Certifications* *Social Worker I* · Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related Human Services degree from accredited university.
· Must successfully pass caregiver and criminal background check.
*Social Worker II* · Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related Human Services degree from accredited university; and · Current Social Work Certification with State of Wisconsin or licensure of related Human Service degree with State of Wisconsin.
· Must successfully pass caregiver and criminal background check.
*Social Worker III* · Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related Human Services degree from accredited university; and · Current Social Work Certification with State of Wisconsin or licensure of related Human Service degree with State of Wisconsin; and · Employed full-time in Child Protection Initial Assessment, Child Protection ongoing case management, Community Support case management, or crisis linkage/follow-up case management.
· Must successfully pass caregiver and criminal background check.
*Physical and Work Environment* _The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description 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 or as otherwise required by law.
 Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor.
_ · This work requires occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
· Work has standard vision requirements.
· Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
· Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
· Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
· Frequent travel may involve exposure to inclement weather conditions, unsanitary conditions in homes, communicable illnesses and diseases and unsafe environments.
· May require dealing with persons who are hostile, aggressive, abusive or violent, posing threatening conditions.
· Work is performed in an office setting as well as clients' and service providers' homes, detention, treatment and residential facilities, schools, courts and work sites.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50,167.
24 - $60,416.
46 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday * No nights * No weekends Work setting: * Hybrid work Work Location: Hybrid remote in Barron, WI 54812

• Phone : NA

• Location : 335 E Monroe Avenue, Barron, WI

• Post ID: 9003979552


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