What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - OWI Court Coordinator position at La Crosse County, WI?
Salary : $59,009.60 Annually
Location : La Crosse, WI
Job Type : Full Time
Department : Human Services
Division : Human Services-Justice Support Services
Opening Date : 02 / 12 / 2025
Overview
Are you passionate about serving your community and eager to grow in a supportive environment?
Join La Crosse County and take the next step in your career.
Embrace a full-time position with a work schedule that allows for work-life balance. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment and offer the opportunity to become part of an organization that values all team members and respects diversity.
The Justice Support Services Social Worker provides case management to justice-involved clients who have been ordered by the court to be monitored as a condition of their bond during pretrial or once they have been sentenced. The social worker is responsible to assist clients in meeting conditions of bond / sentence and client's personal goals such as securing employment, legal, medical, mental health, substance use disorder treatment, or other social services. They interview justice-involved clients to assess their risk and needs, monitor compliance with court orders, communicate with internal and external stakeholders including attorneys, court personnel, and other agencies to gather information about cases. They review court records, including police reports, witness statements, and other documents. They prepare reports to the courts on client progress, case files for court hearings such as arraignments, and bond hearings and coordinates / collaborates with other agencies to ensure clients receive appropriate services in order to successfully meet pretrial outcomes or sentence requirements.
Salary Range : $59,001.70 - $75,862.38
We offer :
- A supportive, collaborative, inclusive, and diverse workforce.
- Ample opportunities for career learning, development, and growth.
- A culture of respect, teamwork, honesty, and integrity.
- The chance to serve your community in a purposeful and meaningful way.
- Flexibility with generous paid time-off benefits.
In addition, we provide excellent benefits, including :
Essential Job Functions
Demonstrates self-leadership, seeks out opportunities for personal growth and development, accepts feedback and demonstrates ability to learn and apply.
Shares ideas and demonstrates respect, humility, honesty, and open-minded thinking.
Demonstrates flexibility, acceptance of change and emotional intelligence.
Takes initiative and demonstrates the ability to think critically and strategically.
Participates as a contributing member of the team and brings authentic self to discussions regarding all aspects of the work.
Demonstrates ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
Contributes positively to an inclusive workplace.
Provides social services per Wisconsin Statutes, court policies, and / or requirements of the program, state, or federal guidelines.
Accepts requests and referrals for agency services.
Conducts thorough assessments through interviews, home visits and collateral investigations, to determine the range of services needed by these individuals and their families for preventative, remedial or rehabilitative services.
Explains the scope of the agency's services and discusses the client's rights and responsibilities in relation to the use of such services.
Arranges or provides for appropriate social services for clients based on assessments of needs.
Conducts regular case evaluations and develops and updates service plans accordingly.
Maintains case records containing pertinent, accurate and current information.
Prepares correspondence, reports and other records as required.
Fully completes required documentation in a timely fashion and in accordance with program requirements.
Coordinates or participates in care conferences.
Participates in committees and task forces as assigned.
Testifies in court as necessary or required.
Through an interview process, identifies each correctional client's need for rehabilitative services and the availability of existing services.
Provides case management utilizing best practices or evidence-based practices.
Explains the scope of services available and discusses the client's rights and responsibilities in relation to the use of such services.
Provides information to the court and may testify in court.
Facilitates groups including cognitive behavioral groups, social skills groups, or other approved group interventions for correctional clients and their families, including group facilitation in the jail program pod.
Performs assessments for people charged or convicted with drunk driving to determine appropriate program participation.
Provides counseling and case management activities related to the Intoxicated Driver Program to include assistance / consultation to the OWI Treatment Court Program, monitors court compliance.
Maintains confidentiality of client-related information, maintains respectful treatment of clients, and adheres to the La Crosse County Standards of Conduct in the Administrative Code (3.13). Adheres to approved social worker principles, methods and practices, including the National Association of Social Worker's (NASW) code of ethics.
Maintains skill and competence levels as policies and regulations change by attending department / staff meetings and by participating in continuing training as required and appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Training, Experience and Other Requirements
Employees in this class are offered a comprehensive benefit package including :
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Wisconsin Retirement System
Vacation
Sick Leave
Holidays
Deferred Compensation
Section 125 - Flexible Spending Account
For a more detailed overview of each of these benefits, please click
Salary : $59,002 - $75,862
