Human Services Professional (FSU)

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Completes an individualized client and family needs assessment on cases referred for services, including problem identification, eligibility determination and plan development, implementation and monitoring. Assesses level and type of dysfunction in families and recommends appropriate services. Functions as a member of a team to develop hypothesis, intervention and predictions to treat dysfunctional and high-risk families. Provides counseling, case management and coordinative services to assist clients in gaining and retaining access to services necessary to maximize their level of functioning. Makes recommendations to the Court on disposition of child protection and juvenile delinquency charges. Writes court reports, testifies in Court and follows up on court-ordered services. Takes children into custody as necessary under Chapter 48 and Chapter 938. Supervises juveniles placed on formal court supervision or Deferred Prosecution Agreements. Supervises ongoing Child Protective Services (CPS) cases on formal court supervision or Informal Dispositional Agreements. Completes assessments for the Court as appropriate and follows up on court-ordered services. Provides voluntary services to children and families, as well as participates in Coordinated Services Teams and Comprehensive Community Services programs. Conducts home studies for kinship care. Assists other Agency staff in determining appropriateness of specialized services to supplement a client case plan. Completes preliminary authorizations for purchased services provided on behalf of assigned cases. Locates and assists in the development, recruitment, licensing or certification of resources necessary to implement case plans. Refers or coordinates client case plan with other agencies providing services to meet client needs. Provides community education, consultation, and intervention regarding Department services. Maintains case records containing pertinent, accurate and current information; prepares correspondence, reports and other records as required. Performs crisis on-call duty. It is unlikely an employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties an employee may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not restrictive. Supervisory Responsibilities Provides direction to professional and paraprofessional staff. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in the application and interpretation of Department policies and regulations. Knowledge of and ability to apply social work principles and methods, including having basic knowledge of human development, conflict resolution techniques, community based human services delivery system, and resources available in the community. Knowledge and understanding of federal laws, State Statutes, administrative rules, and understanding of programs and services available. Ability to satisfactorily perform the following functions or demonstrate the following skills including: establish therapeutic relationship with clients; make independent timely decisions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, other agencies, and the public; and provide complex services in accordance with principles common to the specialty of the employee. Ability to write concise assessments and court reports and meet deadlines for paperwork and court work. Ability to initiate and utilize relationships to effect change. Ability to effectively use materials from other disciplines, such as human development, medical, and law enforcement, to work with complex social work situations. Demonstrates the ability to interpret, support, and uphold the standards and ethics and boundaries of the social work profession. Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgement in confrontational and stressful situations, and follow instructions to complete tasks and to work closely with the supervisor and others. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.calumetcounty.org Other: To apply, complete required online application. Applications accepted until position filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. CALUMET COUNTY 206 COURT ST CHILTON, WI 53014 Contact Email Address: [email protected] Company Web Site: www.calumetcounty.org Contact Fax: (920) 849-1475