Child Protective Services Initial Asessment Social Wkr
Manitowoc County, WI
Manitowoc, WI
Permanent
Full-time
13 days ago
Job Description:The CPS Initial Assessment Social Worker is a valuable position within the Human Services Department that provides services to referred children and families suspected of child abuse and/or neglect. The ideal applicant will have strong skills in engagement and family assessment, as well as being able to build rapport and compassion for the families that are being served. This position will require knowledge and understanding of trauma informed care principles.Interviews clients, collaterals, resource people, and referral sources.Observes home conditions and completes safety assessments. Creates a safety plan when necessary.Determines whether or not to remove the child from the home. If the decision is to remove the child from the home, determine appropriate care for child.Requirements:A Bachelor's degree in social work and certification by the State of Wisconsin as a Social Worker. Certification must be obtained within six months from the date of hire. A Wisconsin Driver's license is also required.Summary:Benefits Include:Insurance:Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, Critical Illness & Accident InsuranceLeave and Holidays:Sick Leave, Vacation, Paid HolidaysStudent Loan ProgramDiscounted subscription to the SAVI student loan forgiveness programRetirement & Financial:Retirement, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical), Deferred CompensationNOTE: Per - Wis. Stat. § 19.36(7) Records that would reveal the identities of job applicants must be kept confidential if the applicants so request in writing. However, the identities of final candidates to local public office may not be withheld. A final candidate is an individual who is one of the five most qualified applicants, or a member of the final pool if that is larger than five. If there are fewer than five candidates, each one is a final candidate. Please contact the Personnel Department at 920-683-4063 if you have questions regarding this information or you would like to keep your information confidential.