What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Protective Services Professional (Foster Care Coordinator) position at Monroe County – Sparta, WI?
Are you passionate about the safety and wellbeing of children/youth and have an interest in the Foster Care Program? If so, the Monroe County Dept. of Human Services might have the job for you. We are hiring a full-time CPS Professional – Foster Care Coordinator. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree with a major in social work or approved equivalent Bachelor’s degree in a related Human Services program from an accredited university. Credentialing by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services as a certified Social Worker. Candidates eligible for credentialing through another human services related field with a clearly identified path to licensure may be considered. A valid Wisconsin driver’s license, reliable transportation, and sufficient driver liability insurance are required.
Our CPS Professional – Foster Care Coordinator recruits, licenses, and supports Monroe County foster homes. This position assists our Child and Family Services staff in locating out-of-home placements for children/youth and determines relatives’ eligibility for the voluntary Kinship Care program. Our Foster Care Coordinator provides ongoing training and support to foster parents and determines the individual foster care rates for each child. This position also completes all required documentation and determinations related to this position’s job functions within the established timelines.
Starting salary for this position is $24.47/hr. for non-credentialed candidates and $25.94/hr. for certified social workers. This position does require after-hours on-call rotation participation.
Monroe County offers an exceptional benefit package. https://www.co.monroe.wi.us/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits
A Monroe County application is required. Applications are available on our website:https://www.co.monroe.wi.us/departments/human-resources/current-job-openings or can be obtained at the HR Department located at 124 N. Court Street, Sparta. If you have further questions, please contact HR at 608-269-8719.
Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. AA/EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.47 - $25.94 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $26