Social Worker – Initial Assessment

Oneida County is now accepting applications for a Social Worker/Initial Assessment position with the Department of Social Services. Would you like the opportunity to work with children and families in a Trauma Informed Agency that empowers, educates and supports agency staff to provide services in a caring, compassionate and safe environment? If you are a certified Social Worker or are working towards a Social Worker certification, this may be the position for you!

Employees in this position serve as primary investigators for Child Abuse and Neglect reports. Position also performs duties involving the determination of family and individual needs, provisions of appropriate services, referral to other resources as needed and may be assigned to other program areas based on department and client needs. Supervision is provided. The position also requires limited paid 24-hour on-call duties (approximately 30 days per year).

Qualified candidates must have a four-year college degree in Social Work or related field, and be certified or eligible to be certified by the State of Wisconsin as a Certified Social Worker. Prior experience is strongly preferred but not required. Ideal candidates must be able to gather, access and use information in developing case plans; ability to engage families; plan and provide appropriate and effective referrals; knowledge of the principles and practices of social work; knowledge of laws, regulations, and practices pertaining to social service programs; good oral and written communication skills; ability to maintain accurate records; strong computer skills; have a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License. Must be able to pass 40 wpm typing test.

Position works 40 hours per week with a starting 2024 hourly rate of $30.57 to $34.94, based on prior experience, plus an excellent benefit package that includes:

▪ Ability to work from home
▪ Flexible Work Schedule
▪ Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) with ability to bank unused hours in future years
▪ Affordable health Insurance with employer sponsored HRA/HSA account
▪ Incentive payment or coverage of medical expenses if health plan is waived
▪ Wisconsin Retirement System participation

Complete job description and required Oneida County application can be obtained at www.oneidacountywi.gov. Completed application, resume and college transcripts can be mailed to Oneida County LRES, P.O. Box 400, Rhinelander, WI 54501 or emailed to jlueneburg@oneidacountywi.gov.

Deadline to apply is Monday, June 10, 2024 at 8:30 a.m.

Oneida County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://www.oneidacountywi.gov/government/employment/

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