Social Worker/Case Worker – (FCS) Family & Children’s Services
Are you prepared to contribute to a team committed to profoundly impacting the lives of children and families? Dunn County is actively seeking compassionate and motivated individuals to join our endeavor in safeguarding the safety and well-being of the most vulnerable members of our community.
As a Case Worker/Social Worker within our Family & Children Services division, you’ll assume a pivotal role in delivering crucial support and assistance to those in need.
Here at Dunn County, we embrace the strength of community and recognize the significance of mutual support. As a valued member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful and enduring difference in the lives of those who require it most, all within a nurturing and collaborative atmosphere.
If you’re driven by the desire to effect positive change and eager to advance your career, we invite you to submit your application to join us at Dunn County without delay! Together, we can foster constructive transformation and cultivate a brighter future for all.
Pay is dependent upon qualifications. The salary range for those meeting Case Worker requirements is $27.23 to $35.72 per hour, with anticipated starting pay between $27.23 and $28.75. The salary range for those meeting Social Worker requirements is $60,528 to $79,352 annually, with anticipated starting pay between $60,528 and $63,898 annually.
Primary Responsibilities
The following duties are primarily performed and which are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Provides assistance over the phone or in person to the public during all business hours. This assistance may be answering questions about the community and/or county programs, assistance in accessing supports to meet basic needs, addressing concerns and frustrations with service delivery and processes, providing linkage to resources and services, and facilitation and support through emotional and traumatic situations.
Receives phone, in-person or electronic reports, referrals and requests for services and resources.
Makes consumer referrals; maintains contact with other agencies/organizations; coordinates services with a variety of providers and family members.
Completes accurate and timely record keeping including case notes, assessments, treatment plans, crisis plans, court recommendations, and billing activities.
Attends staff training and other meetings as required.
Completes responsibilities within statutory or administrative rule timelines and meets any monthly productivity documentation or billing goals.
Other duties as assigned.
Family & Children’s Services –
Receives reports of child abuse and neglect and conducts initial assessment.
Conducts juvenile court intake conferences and makes child custody decisions
Provides service facilitation and compliance monitoring aimed at protecting child and community safety through voluntary and court-ordered interventions.
Certifies Kinship providers and licenses foster homes.
Provides information and testifies in court proceedings as necessary
Provides after-hours on-call child protective service and juvenile intake coverage.
Deadline Note: 11:59 p.m.