What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker-Youth Justice position at Bayfield County?
To provide social work services including intake, assessment, and ongoing case management to Bayfield County consumers of the Family Services Section, including children who are referred to the Juvenile Justice system and their families.A. Provides ACCESS services related to child abuse/neglect, child welfare, and law enforcement referrals.
B. Provides assessment and ongoing case management services for children, individuals, and families.
C. Provides case management services to children, individuals, and families for court-ordered and voluntary cases related to child protection, child welfare, delinquency, and status offenses.
D. Provide children's Juvenile Court intake and services for the purpose of screening children/youth taken into custody..
E. Conduct intake inquiry interviews with children, youth and families.
F. Make decisions/recommendations regarding law enforcement and non-law enforcement intake referrals including case closure, informal disposition, deferred prosecution or court petitioning.
G. Determine the range of services needed by individuals and families through interviews, home visits, collateral contacts, etc.
H. Provides families with information specific to their financial obligations for repayment for services provided.
I. Attends court hearings and provides written reports and testimony.
J. Monitors compliance with court orders.
K. Coordinates services with other agencies/disciplines/community members such as law enforcement, schools, attorneys, mental health, alcohol and other drug professionals etc.
L. Provides evening and weekend on-call services including assessment, crisis intervention, custody decisions and referrals.
M. Completes case-related documents including correspondence, case decisions, and general documentation.
N. Arranges evaluation services to assist with family assessment decisions.
O. Prepares families for court hearings by explaining the process and by sharing recommendations.
P. Participates in section and department meetings, work-related committees, and trainings.
Q. Provides informational presentations to other staff, professionals, and community groups related to department programs and policies.
R, Participates in supervision/consultation.
S. Performs other duties as assigned.A. Minimum of a four year degree from an accredited college social work degree preferred but will consider: sociology, psychology, criminal justice or other approved human services program.
B. Certified or the ability to be certified as a social worker in the state of Wisconsin by holding a training certificate or temporary license and certified prior to the expiration of the certificate or temporary license.
C. Minimum of one year experience providing services to children and families.
D. Experience in computer use and keyboarding (40wpm) including Microsoft software including word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, etc.
D. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Physical Requirements
A. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time while performing duties.
B. Ability to drive.
C. Ability to life up to 20 pounds.
D. Ability to work out in the field.
E. Requires physical demands such as seeing, hearing, and color perception to make judgments both in the office and out in the field.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
A.Interpersonal Skills
1) Recognizes and acknowledges the feelings of others and demonstrates respect for families.
2) Recognizes the importance of dealing with difficult issues within families in a purposeful and meaningful manner to facilitate hope/vision/change.
3) Identifies, with the family, strengths that can be linked to promoting change.
4) Facilitates a team approach with the family and other providers.
5) Persists in engaging families, gathering information, and seeking out resources.
Personal/Professional Awareness
1) Recognizes/respects needs and beliefs of individuals of diverse cultures.
2) Understands that people can change and integrates this belief into case practice.
3) Understands how values, style and background can impact objectivity/bias.
4) Identifies personal strengths and limitations and understands how this is related to their professional role.
5) Displays an ability to be decisive and makes sound logical decisions that can be supported..
6) Displays openness to new information.
7) Displays positive outlook and approach to work, clients, and challenges related to job and job functions.
Analytical Thinking
1) Uses conceptual frameworks (e.g. family systems theory) in gathering information and in decision-making.
2) Interprets underlying causes of situations or behaviors.
3) Displays an ability to gather information from a variety of sources and understands family situations/conditions/dynamics.
Communication Skills
1) Creates situations that allow for open communication with families and collateral providers.
2) Communicates clearly and accurately, orally and in writing.
3) Uses interviewing techniques/methods that assist in eliciting essential information.
Organizational Skills
1) Uses effective time management techniques.
2) Documents cases accurately.
B. Provides assessment and ongoing case management services for children, individuals, and families.
C. Provides case management services to children, individuals, and families for court-ordered and voluntary cases related to child protection, child welfare, delinquency, and status offenses.
D. Provide children's Juvenile Court intake and services for the purpose of screening children/youth taken into custody..
E. Conduct intake inquiry interviews with children, youth and families.
F. Make decisions/recommendations regarding law enforcement and non-law enforcement intake referrals including case closure, informal disposition, deferred prosecution or court petitioning.
G. Determine the range of services needed by individuals and families through interviews, home visits, collateral contacts, etc.
H. Provides families with information specific to their financial obligations for repayment for services provided.
I. Attends court hearings and provides written reports and testimony.
J. Monitors compliance with court orders.
K. Coordinates services with other agencies/disciplines/community members such as law enforcement, schools, attorneys, mental health, alcohol and other drug professionals etc.
L. Provides evening and weekend on-call services including assessment, crisis intervention, custody decisions and referrals.
M. Completes case-related documents including correspondence, case decisions, and general documentation.
N. Arranges evaluation services to assist with family assessment decisions.
O. Prepares families for court hearings by explaining the process and by sharing recommendations.
P. Participates in section and department meetings, work-related committees, and trainings.
Q. Provides informational presentations to other staff, professionals, and community groups related to department programs and policies.
R, Participates in supervision/consultation.
S. Performs other duties as assigned.A. Minimum of a four year degree from an accredited college social work degree preferred but will consider: sociology, psychology, criminal justice or other approved human services program.
B. Certified or the ability to be certified as a social worker in the state of Wisconsin by holding a training certificate or temporary license and certified prior to the expiration of the certificate or temporary license.
C. Minimum of one year experience providing services to children and families.
D. Experience in computer use and keyboarding (40wpm) including Microsoft software including word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, etc.
D. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Physical Requirements
A. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time while performing duties.
B. Ability to drive.
C. Ability to life up to 20 pounds.
D. Ability to work out in the field.
E. Requires physical demands such as seeing, hearing, and color perception to make judgments both in the office and out in the field.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
A.Interpersonal Skills
1) Recognizes and acknowledges the feelings of others and demonstrates respect for families.
2) Recognizes the importance of dealing with difficult issues within families in a purposeful and meaningful manner to facilitate hope/vision/change.
3) Identifies, with the family, strengths that can be linked to promoting change.
4) Facilitates a team approach with the family and other providers.
5) Persists in engaging families, gathering information, and seeking out resources.
Personal/Professional Awareness
1) Recognizes/respects needs and beliefs of individuals of diverse cultures.
2) Understands that people can change and integrates this belief into case practice.
3) Understands how values, style and background can impact objectivity/bias.
4) Identifies personal strengths and limitations and understands how this is related to their professional role.
5) Displays an ability to be decisive and makes sound logical decisions that can be supported..
6) Displays openness to new information.
7) Displays positive outlook and approach to work, clients, and challenges related to job and job functions.
Analytical Thinking
1) Uses conceptual frameworks (e.g. family systems theory) in gathering information and in decision-making.
2) Interprets underlying causes of situations or behaviors.
3) Displays an ability to gather information from a variety of sources and understands family situations/conditions/dynamics.
Communication Skills
1) Creates situations that allow for open communication with families and collateral providers.
2) Communicates clearly and accurately, orally and in writing.
3) Uses interviewing techniques/methods that assist in eliciting essential information.
Organizational Skills
1) Uses effective time management techniques.
2) Documents cases accurately.
Salary : $60,133 - $77,293
