Social Work Specialist – Access/Initial Assessment

Access intake worker responsible for accepting and documenting CPS Access reports.
Assesses information related to child abuse or neglect allegations. Assesses safety and risk
regarding maltreatment of children. Provides case management services, social work
interventions, and information and referral services for children and families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Interviews clients and reporting sources to obtain information necessary to make a
determination of client needs for agency intervention or community services. Interviews
may be face-to-face or on the phone. Assesses safety and risk for children and families,
including an assessment of the strengths and needs of each household member. Assists
staff when appropriate in securing emergency services for clients where immediate
intervention is required.
2. Establishes an effective working partnership with children, their families, and community
partners. Provides information and referrals on community resources and services.
3. Documents all casework in accordance with Federal and State laws and mandates and in
accordance with County policies and procedures on all referrals related to child abuse and
neglect.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1. Maintains records as required and completes all necessary paperwork in performance of
duties. Ensures case files and records are maintained in a thorough and complete manner.
2. Accesses and reviews prior agency information on clients to determine effect on current
referral.
3. Performs return calls as necessary seeking additional intake information.
4. Ensures clients are assisted promptly and courteously, and provided or referred for needed
services.
5. Provides information and training for schools, community providers, and other
organizations regarding child abuse and abuse reporting laws.
6. Refers/advocates with children and families to strengthen the family unit.
7. Participates in continuing education and/or training opportunities.
8. Maintains confidentiality regarding children and family case information.
9. Partners with children and families in a courteous and respectful manner.
10. Performs other related duties as may be assigned

Winnebago County Employee Benefits
• Health Insurance with a free employee health clinic (in Oshkosh) for enrollees, spouse, and minor dependents (on site staff include a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physical Therapist, and Health Coach)
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Paid by the County)
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System-Pension (Includes a 100% employer match)
• Flex Spending Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Up to 25 days of PTO earned throughout the calendar year upon hire. PTO increases with years of service.
*Enjoy up to 7 weeks of benefit time off in your first year of hire!

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Deadline Note: Ongoing