Social Worker, DCFS-Ongoing Services

JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Kenosha County Division of Children and Family Services, a leader and innovator in child welfare, is seeking an experienced Social Worker/Case Manager who has a passion for improving the lives of children and families, strong organizational skills, sound decision making, the ability to work independently and with their team, and a commitment to achieving a safe permanent home for every child. The Social Worker/Case Manager in the Ongoing Services Unit, reporting to the Social Worker Supervisor, provides child protective services to children and families experiencing issues involving child abuse and neglect. Caseloads include both intact families and families who have children placed in foster care. This position assures child safety, improves child well-being, and enhances parent protective capacities in order to achieve a safe home. Duties include: Works directly with biological families, foster families, and community agencies in the interest of child safety and improving child and family well-being Maintains client and child contact as required by state standards Assesses child and family functioning, risk, and needs, and develops/revises plans based on progress towards goals Makes referrals to community-based service agencies and monitors progress Researches placement options and prepares necessary referrals to out-of-home care settings for children Prepares court paperwork and notices, provides recommendations to the court, and testifies in court hearings May assume responsibility of termination of parental rights or guardianship cases Maintains accurate, meaningful, and current case records, reports, and other documents and correspondence, including all required documentation in the Wisconsin State Automated Child Welfare System (eWiSACWIS) Attends and participates in various multi-disciplinary meetings and staffings Works as part of a team Attends in-service training and staff development Performs other work as required or assigned Career Advantages Competitive hourly rate No on-call after-hours responsibilities Monday-Friday work schedule 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Opportunity to be a part of a great team Training to learn, grow, and succeed Competitive benefits package including pension Opportunity for advancement County issued cell phone and laptop Positive workplace culture ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Experience Minimum of two years relevant work and/or internship experience working with children and families; three or more years of experience preferred Success Factors Knowledge of our community's social and economic problems and their impacts on clients Knowledge of Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 48 and state and local laws, regulations, and procedures pertaining to child protective ongoing services Knowledge of State of Wisconsin Ongoing Services Standards and State of Wisconsin Child Protective Services Safety Intervention Standards Knowledge of the Indian Child Welfare Act Knowledge of the current principles and best practices of social work Ability to make decisions independently while ensuring the safety of children within the community Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet time requirements Ability to adhere to professional ethics Ability to respond to crisis situations Ability to present information to the court and make recommendations regarding visitation, programming, and placement Ability to maintain confidential information Ability to remain professional and courteous at all times Ability to work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position involves ight physical demands, such as exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force frequently ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: To see the complete job description and to apply for this position, please visit our website, www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs, and click the "View Open Jobs" button. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, November 20, 2026, at 12:00 noon. Apply Online: www.kenoshacountywi.gov/jobs