Social Worker – Initial Assessment
The Columbia County Department of Health & Human Services is recruiting for an Initial Assessment Child Protective Services Social Worker in the Division of Children and Families. Our mission is to protect children and the community while strengthening families and promoting their self-sufficiency. This position involves investigations of child abuse and neglect, assessing and ensuring safety of children, and engaging with families and community agencies to identify strengths and needs to implement services. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited Social Work degree program is preferred. Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or other Human Service program and be certified or eligible to obtain certification as a Social Worker. Requires possession of a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and personal transportation. Starting wage: $31.755 per hour, for certified Social Workers and $29.819 per hour for Case Workers, until certification obtained. All applicants are REQUIRED to submit the Columbia County application obtained from the County website: https://www.co.columbia.wi.us Application deadline is February 27, 2026. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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