Case Manager-Foster Care
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Salary : $55,328.00 - $71,136.00 AnnuallyLocation : Washburn, WIJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 2024-47Department: Human ServicesDivision: Family ServicesOpening Date: 11/22/2024Closing Date: 12/15/2024 11:59 PM CentralFLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: NONDescription To provide case management services to individuals in need including assessment, case management and service coordination to individuals, children, and adults in the Family Services SectionPerform Foster Care Coordinator duties. Portions of the duties associated with this position may be conducted remotely as allowed by the county telecommuting policy and authorized by the Department Head. The employee must have the ability to work efficiently remotely if required. Examples of Duties 7. Examples of Duties

Understands and correctly applies state statutes, administrative rule and policy to duties assigned

Provides investigation services related to child abuse/neglect and child welfare referrals

Provides case management services for court-ordered and voluntary cases related to child protection, child welfare and juvenile justice

Provides assessment, service coordination, and case management services for children, individuals, and families

Is certified to and provides the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment to children as required

Determines the range of services needed by individuals and families through interviews, home visits, collateral contacts, etc.

Attends court hearings and provides written reports and testimony

Monitors compliance with court orders

Performs Foster Care & Kinship coordination and training duties including but not limited to, licensing foster homes, scheduling regular training and meetings for foster parents, providing input and support to, matching child placements to the appropriate foster home, and assisting in dispute resolutions involving kinship and foster families

Understands a variety of state programs including Juvenile Court Intake, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency, Foster Care, Kinship, Subsidized Guardianships, and Independent Living

Assists with case consultation with co-workers

Coordinates services with other agencies/disciplines/community members such as law enforcement, schools, attorneys, mental health, and alcohol and other drug professionals, etc.

Provides evening and weekend on-call services including assessment, crisis intervention, custody decisions and referrals

Completes case-related documents including correspondence, case decisions, and general documentation

Arranges evaluation services to assist with family assessment decisions

Prepares families for court hearings by explaining the process and by sharing recommendations

Participates in section and department meetings, work-related committees, and trainings

Provides informational presentations to other staff, professionals, and community groups related to department programs and policies

Researches, identifies and provides cost effective and evidence-based programs for Children and Families case plans

Participates in supervision/consultation

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in social work, sociology, psychology, and criminal justice or other approved human services program

Minimum of one year experience providing case management and/or service coordination to children, individuals, and/or families

Competent in or ability to quickly learn computer data systems necessary to perform duties

Valid Wisconsin driver's license and reliable transportation

Supplemental Information 6. Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesA. Interpersonal Skills 1) Recognizes and acknowledges the feelings of others and demonstrates respect for families 2) Recognizes the importance of dealing with difficult issues within families in a purposeful and meaningful manner to facilitate hope/vision/change3) Identifies, with the family, strengths that can be linked to promoting change4) Facilitates a team approach with the family and other providers5) Persists in engaging families, gathering information, and seeking out resources6) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, their families, staff, local agencies, the public, and knowledge of assigned service programs has been obtained/developed so that the social worker can perform in an independent manner, with moderate supervision from the Family Services Manager7) Understanding of federal requirements, state statutes and administrative rule applicable to assigned tasksB. Personal/Professional Awareness 1) Recognizes/respects needs and beliefs of individuals of diverse cultures 2) Understands that people can change and integrates this belief into case practice 3) Understands how values, style and background can impact objectivity/bias

Identifies personal strengths and limitations and understands how this is related to their professional role

Displays an ability to be decisive and makes sound, logical decisions that can be supported

Displays openness to new information

Seeks out and applies evidence based practices and applies them to working with children and families

Displays positive outlook and approach to work, clients, and challenges related to the job and all job functions

C. Analytical Thinking

Uses conceptual frameworks (e.g. family systems theory) in gathering information and in decision-making

Interprets underlying causes of situations or behaviors

Displays an ability to gather information from a variety of sources and understands family situations/conditions/dynamics

Ability to identify and successfully apply strength based and solution-based strategies when working with children and families

D. Communication Skills1) Creates situations that allow for open communication with families and collateral providers 2) Communicates clearly and accurately, orally and in writing3) Uses interviewing techniques/methods that assist in eliciting essential informationE. Organizational Skills

Uses effective time management techniques

Documents cases accurately

Meets all required timelines

Ensures all face-to-face contacts are made on a timely basis or appropriately documents the barriers that prevent the required contact

Shifts and Work Hours:Generally, the courthouse is open from 8:00am until 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. Depending upon the position, full-time employees may be scheduled either 37.5 or 40 hours per week.Shifts for Dispatch personnel will vary, but cover 24-hours per day, 365 days per year. Applicants for these positions must be flexible. .Insurance:Health insurance is available to regular employees that work 26 hours per week or more and those that are eligible for participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System. Coverage is effective upon completion of one full calendar month of employment.Both Disability and Life Insurance are available.A Section 125 Plan (Flexible Spending) is available.Sick Leave:Sick time is accumulated at the rate of eight (8) days per year for full-time employees and is pro-rated based on hours worked for employees working 50% time or more. New employees are provided with 37.5 or 40 hours upon hire (in addition to the monthly allocation), which may be used for any purpose during the first year of employment.Vacation for full-time employees scheduled 1950 hours per year:Upon Hire: 37.5 hoursAfter One (1) year: 75 hoursAfter Five (5) years: 112.5 hoursAfter Ten (10) years: 150 hoursAfter Fifteen (1) years: 187.5 hoursVacation for full-time employees scheduled 2080 hours per year:Upon Hire: 40 hoursAfter One (1) year: 80 hoursAfter Five (5) years: 120 hoursAfter Ten (10) years: 160 hoursAfter Fifteen (1) years: 200 hoursUp to five (5) days equivalent of vacation may be carried over to the next year and must be used within the first 6 months of the new year.For employees working more than 50% time, but less than full-time, vacation time is pro-rated based upon the regular number of hours scheduled.Holidays:New Year's Eve, New Years Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Spring Holiday (Friday before Easter), Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Fourth of July, Christmas EveRetirement:Wisconsin Retirement System (Employee and Employer each contribute).An optional Deferred Compensation Program is available.Additional voluntary insurances are available, including: Vision, Dental, Accident, Disability and Critical Care. Premiums are payroll deducted for those who choose to enroll.01 Are you able to meet all of the physical requirements of this position as identified in the job description?

• Yes
• No

02 Describe your experience in providing supportive services to children and families. 03 Which status applies to you:

• Valid Social Worker License
• Temporary Social Worker License
• Have a Social Worker Training Certificate
• Do not have Social Worker License, Temporary License, or training certificate

04 Identify which educational level applies to you:

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work, or higher
• Bachelors Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice or other Human Services Program
• Bachelor's Degree in another field.
• Do not possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher

Required Question