Social Worker (Comprehensive Community Services-CCS)

Provides case management, court services and protective services to individuals and families who are experiencing complex problems that affect physical and emotional well being. Target groups served includes people across their life span that need support for recovery from AODA and Mental Health issues. This position is primarily responsible for case management of Comprehensive Community Services and CLTS. This position works under the general direction of the Program Manager.

Provide case management to assure accomplishment of client/agency goals. Provide information and referral to maximize resources of clients. Electronically documents all service contacts.

Complete comprehensive assessments of client needs through client interviews, collateral and resource contacts, using standardized tools. Identify possible resources. Provide rationale for resource preferences. Project time lines for goal achievements.

Develop and review written case plans focusing on goal attainment and monitor compliance with regulations. Provide on-going service coordination to include electronic documentation of same. Attend regular service provider staffing meetings. Provide timely documentation of case closures.

Consult with legal counsel on appropriate case specific matters and provides information for court petitions. Prepare court reports and related documents, attend hearings, provide testimony, and monitor compliance with orders, as appropriate.

Utilize available data systems, providing information per agency basis. Check client data files for service strips to ensure accuracy of information. Authorize bills for payment per client plans. Complete daily billing records. Understand relationship between client files and allowable costs.

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with clients, co-workers and community resources. Demonstrate ability to work independently and as a team member. Respond timely to all telephone contacts and mail per agency policy.

Is knowledgeable about and follows State statutes, administrative code, standards and policies, County and Department of Health and Human Services policies and procedures and social work practice standards.

Coordinate efforts with community agencies to improve working relationships and to provide better and more coordinated services to clients

Participate in Intake functions, screens calls, provides information, provides immediate intervention services to individuals and families in crisis for new referrals, and investigates abuse/neglect allegations for adults and children.

Provide access to services to include information and referral and problem solving with clients.

Participate in monthly conferences with supervisor. Obtain case consultation from supervisor and participates in regular unit meetings. Attend other staff meetings as scheduled.

Participate in staff development/training activities to enhance skills as well as maintaining up-to-date knowledge base of social work issues and techniques.

Update manuals regularly per supervisory instruction.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. Possession of or eligibility for a Social Work Certification in accordance with Wisconsin Chapter 457 and possession of a valid driver's license, as well as a licensed and insured automobile required. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

The individual must possess the skills and abilities to: Demonstrate consistent growth in performance, moving toward independent case management within the first 12 months of employment.Plan and organize work; set priorities and adhere to timelines.Relate to people in an unprejudiced and understanding manner with concern for individual circumstances, cultures, and preferences.Prepare and maintain necessary records and reports.Understand and follow oral and written instructionsWork cooperatively and effectively with other service providers/organizations.Communicate effectively and appropriately with supervisor, co-workers, clients, etc.Assess, evaluate, and set goals with individual clients to enhance functioning in concert with the individual's preferences.Communicate with a wide variety of individuals with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and values.Respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the provider community. Write documents that conform to prescribed style and format. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.Work with automated data systems including word processing on personal computers.Develop knowledge of current social and economic problems and their impact on families and individuals; knowledge of community human service resources and means of access by people in need; and familiarity with literature in the field of social work.Utilize interviewing methods for obtaining complete and accurate information when working with families in financial and social crisis situations.Ability to maintain professional creditability for court appearances and working with caseload. Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

Barron County values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offers a very competitive benefit package prioritizing work-life balance and along with stable employment and supportive work environment!
* Wisconsin Retirement System (6.9% Employer match; 6.9% Employee pre-tax contribution - Higher rates for Protective/Law Enforcement)
* Paid leaves upon hire (104 hrs vacation; 11 paid holidays; 8 hrs of sick leave per mo)
* Health insurance with option to enroll in a Health Savings Account ($50/mo-single plan/ $100/mo-family plan). Effective 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.Non-Embedded in-network Deductible of $2,000/Single & $4,000/Family. Deductible must be met before insurance applies. Out-of-pocket max: $3,500S-$7,000F. Prescription drug savings program offering zero costs for eligible prescription drugs. Optionto sell up to 96 hrs Sick Leave and/or Vacation into HSA during open enrollment.
* Dental insurance
* Life insurance (County pays $5/mo towards Basic plan)
* If working night shift - receive an additional $0.75 per hour
* Flexible spending account
* Deferred Compensation Programs
* Employee Achievement Program
* Paid Parental leave
* Potential for telework opportunities (varies by department/position)
* Whole Life Insurance plan
* Eligibility for Student Loan Repayment program throughPublic Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF)
* Recognition Program
* Annual Training Day & Lunch
* Annual Employee Milestone Recognition Lunch
* On-site Blood Drives (paid 1 hour to donate blood)
* 15% Verizon Wireless cell-phone discount
* On-site food truck vendors during summer months
* Ed-Vest College Savings plan
* Supportive work environment and culture
* Opportunities for growth and advancement
* Meaningful and impactful work for the betterment of our community

Closing Date/Time: 12/15/2024 11:00 PM Central

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