Child Welfare Caseworker PRN, Casual Hours
Milwaukee, WI 
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Posted 10 days ago
Job Description

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Every child deserves a safe and loving home. When parents are unable to provide this on their own, intervention is needed to ensure these children are free of abuse and neglect.

We provide child well-being services to help children live in a safe and nurturing environment. We provide services toparents needing education and guidance to improve their parenting skills so their children can remain with them. We also provide services to children who are placed with foster families until they can return home or become part of an adoptive family.

Our experienced professionals provide the following services to families in Milwaukee County and at locations throughout Wisconsin.

  • Foster Care

  • Treatment Foster Care

  • Adoption

  • Respite Care

  • Child Advocacy Centers

  • Family Case Management

  • Family Finding

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it's like to work at Children's Wisconsin:

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Supervisor, this after-hours position will provide the appropriate response necessary, including both virtual and in-person, to address exigent placement needs, safety controls and crisis response needed after-hours for both the In Home Services and Ongoing Services programs.

Position Requirements:

  • Knowledge acquired through a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) or equivalent (Sociology, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling or Guidance and Counseling) required.
  • One year of experience in the delivery of educational training, employment services, vocational counseling, social services or related field preferred. Child welfare experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience working with families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds strongly preferred.
  • Social Work certification preferred.
  • Requires a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, personal auto liability insurance coverage and the ability to be insured by the CHHS auto insurance carrier.
  • Must use personal vehicle to transport children, complete in-house car seat transporter training within one month of hire and re-train biannually thereafter to maintain.
  • Experience working with families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge in the application of theories, practices, and techniques of casework.
  • Knowledge of the laws and regulations pertaining to social services, children, youth and families.
  • Knowledge of community resources and how to utilize them effectively.
  • Effective verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to define problem areas, assemble facts and recommend solutions.
  • Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with staff, clients, social service agencies, public officials and others.
  • Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • You may need to respond in person - this is a part-time on-call position.
  • The hours are - Monday-Friday: 5PM-10PM; 730PM-12AM; 1130PM-8AM.
  • Saturday, Sunday and Weekday Holidays: 730AM-4PM; 330PM-12AM; 1130PM-8AM
  • Eligible shift differential and on-call pay

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
1+ years
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