Salary: $24.20 - $25.68 Hourly Location : West Square Building 505 Broadway Baraboo Job Type: Non-Exempt Job Number: 2391 Department: Human Services Department Opening Date: 11/26/2024 Closing Date: 12/10/2024 11:59 PM Central DescriptionJoin our team and make a difference in your community as a Family Support Specialist for the Child Protective Services unit with our Human Services team. A career with Sauk County will bring unlimited opportunities to provide support, assistance, and growth to local communities. Sauk County is the ultimate destination where anyone can happily live, work, and play. We are looking for someone who has the desire to support local communities and be a part of the Human Services team. The purpose of the Family Support Specialist is to give trauma-informed support services for families receiving Child Protection Services (CPS), including but not limited to supervised visitation, mentoring, transportation, and education. **This position will begin in 2025. Essential Duties
- Evaluate and prioritize requests for service.
- Supervise visitations between parents and their children in settings such as family homes, community settings and the office to monitor safety of the children during visitation. Provides supportive coaching and feedback to family members to enhance the quality of the contact.
- Manage crisis and/or chaotic situations during family interaction.
- Assist in developing and implementing Family Interaction Plans.
- Provide client transportation.
- Conduct unannounced home visits to assist in monitoring in-home safety plans.
- Testify in court when appropriate/necessary, make recommendations regarding client's needs and risks.
- Evaluate client requests and obtain information for eligibility and then distributes intake information to appropriate units within the Sauk County Department of Human Services.
- Complete supplemental documentation needed for the clients' services received, including applications, forms, memos, and letters.
- Maintain knowledge of the current Human Services Department and community programs and services.
- Assist CPS families in sustaining and/or obtaining housing and employment.
- Provide and teach strength-basedparent education, life skills, establish and educate CPS families about budgets, discipline, age-appropriate parenting, and expectations.
- Provide guidance and supervision for families including children as directed by the supervisor or designee in his/her absence.
- Advocate for family for needed benefits and services, provide guidance regarding services and referrals.
- Act as a liaison between the Sauk County Human Services Department and the surrounding communities.
- Prepare and maintain accurate case documentation.
- Participate in ongoing training and development.
- Complete WiSACWIS enrollment and training.
- Participate in statewide advisory committees.
- Assist in placing children in an alternate care setting.
- Knowledge of appropriate car seat requirements and ensure safety of each seat.
- Update resource information.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Working Hours Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm. Please note these hours are subject to change and additional hours may be needed or required including evening hours and an occasional Saturday and/or Sunday. Compensation for additional hours beyond normal working hours are subject to applicable state and federal regulations. Minimum Training and EducationRequired: Associate degree or two year technical certificate Minimum of 3 years of related experience Direct client service experience Licenses/Certifications: Valid Wisconsin State Motor Vehicle Operator's License Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. Sauk County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Become a part of the Sauk County team! Sauk County offers an exceptional, comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, eleven paid holidays, and a generous pension plan through the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Additional voluntary life, supplemental, dental, vision, accident, and short-term disability plans are available as well as deferred compensation. Further benefits include vacation and sick leave accrual and a wellness program. Have Student Loans? Work for Sauk County and get assistance! Working for a government entity gets you a spot on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. Our work-life benefits are designed to enhance your life and the communities we serve.