JOB REQUIREMENTS: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performs Access responsibilities by gathering pertinent, detailed information about allegations of maltreatment, the family, surrounding circumstances, and service needs. Conducts thorough assessments of families by observing and interviewing families and collateral contacts to make recommendation on substantiation of child maltreatment and identify safety concerns. Manages, identifies, and ensures child safety through continuous assessment, oversight, and adjustment of safety plans that are effective and least restrictive. Determines, through interviews, assessments, home visits, investigations, etc., the range of services needed by individuals and families, explaining the services, and discussing the client\'s rights and responsibilities. Recommends services from other resources, arranging appointments, and establishing connections with those providers to meet the client\'s needs. Ensures direct service meets all Wisconsin legislative statutes and DCF standards, policy, and procedures. Completes and documents all necessary paperwork in a professional and timely manner, including assessments, safety plans, court related reports, court conditions, and any other related paperwork. Functions as a Juvenile Court Intake Worker appointed by the Calumet County Court-Juvenile Division, including taking children into custody as necessary under Wisconsin Chapter 48 Children\'s Code. Provides court related services, including preparing and writing court reports, court conditions, testimony, and other court related paper work pertaining to juvenile court and child protection matters. Provides community education, consultation, and intervention regarding Department services. Maintains case records containing pertinent, accurate, and current information; prepares correspondences, reports, and other records as required; provides periodic case reviews. Participates in unit and department-wide meetings, discussions, and trainings associated with the position. Performs crisis on-call duties as assigned. It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive. Supervisory Responsibilities Provides direction to professional and para-professional staff. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in the application and interpretation of Department policies and regulations. Knowledge of and ability to apply social work principles and methods, including having basic knowledge of human development, conflict resolution techniques, community based human services delivery system, and resources available in the community. Knowledge and understanding of federal laws, State Statutes, administrative rules, and understanding of programs and services available. Ability to satisfactorily perform the following functions or demonstrate the following skills including: establish therapeutic relationship with clients; make independent timely decisions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, other agencies, and the public; and provide complex services in accordance with principles common to the specialty of the employee. Ability to write concise assessments and court reports and meet deadlines for paperwork and court work. Ability to initiate and utilize relationships to effect change. Ability to effectively use materials from other disciplines, such as human development, medical, and law enforcement, to work with complex social work situations. Demonstrates the ability to interpret, support, and uphold the standards and ethics and boundaries of the social work profession. Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgement in confrontational and stressful situations, and follow instr ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: To apply, complete required online application. Applications accepted until position filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. CALUMET COUNTY 206 COURT ST CHILTON, WI 53014 Contact Email Address: Victoria.halbach@calumetcounty.org Company Web Site: www.calumetcounty.org Contact Fax: (920) 849-1475 Apply Online: www.calumetcounty.org