What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker (General) position at Polk County, WI?
Salary : $32.41 Hourly
Location : Balsam Lake, WI
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202400809
Department : Community Services Division
Opening Date : 01 / 08 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 22 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Description
The Social Worker position is responsible for identifying and assessing complex individual, family and community needs and strengths, selecting case work frequency, group methods or community resources and implementing plans to protect vulnerable people of all ages, promote independence and prevent abuse or neglect.
The current Case Manager position is for the Youth Justice unit within Department of Children and Families. This position will focus on supporting high acuity youth, their families and providers to find safe and appropriate care in the community or in out-of-home care. This job will require intensive case management to develop plans for the youth and their family that includes crisis plans, trauma responsive education and recruitment for high acuity homes. On-call rotation will be a requirement for this position.
A Social Worker may be assigned duties in any of the following departments : Children and Families, Behavioral Health, and Public Health.
Duties / Responsibilities
Coordinate consumer intake :
- Receive referrals, conduct interviews, and investigate to identify and assess needs, risk for recidivism, or need for intervention / service;
- Develop, write, implement, and monitor strength-based individual and family service plans to correct / eliminate identified needs;
- Determine appropriate resources and referrals to community-based care and services; and
- Develop and implement safety plans to address vulnerabilities.
- Some mandated service programs require 24 / 7coverage with on-call requirements
Determine and implement intervention services :
Provide client case management :
Marginal Duties and Responsibilities : Other duties as assigned and general office back-up and support.
Supervisory Responsibilities : None
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Social Worker :
1. Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related Human Service field.
2. Must be certified as a Social Worker by the State of Wisconsin.
3. Must have valid driver's license.
Competency Requirements :
Minimum Skills Assessment Requirements : Interviewing and assessment skills and the ability to formulate evidence-based recommendations are required. Exceptional oral and written communication skills are necessary.
Certificates / Licenses / Registrations : Certification as a Social Worker by the State of Wisconsin.
Additional Information
Physical Requirements : 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing this position, employees will be exposed to various weather conditions, as well as conditions that would be found in consumer homes. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
Personal Time Off (PTO) :
Personal Time off (PTO)
Annual Front Load Hours
Start
3 - year anniversary
6 - year anniversary
10 - year anniversary
13 - year anniversary
15 - year anniversary
20 - year anniversary
can carry over to the new accrual year.
Extended Leave Accrual at the rate of five (5) days annually (cap 20 days)
Holidays Ten (10) paid holidays per year
Short-term Disability 66 2 / 3% weekly wages from days 30-89, at cost to employee
Term Life Insurance One (1) times annual salary at no cost to employee
Supplemental Life available for employee, spouse, & children
Retirement - WRS Employee portion : 6.95%
Employer portion : 6.95%
Deferred Compensation Wisconsin Deferred Compensation - three (3) options for additional retirement savings (pre-tax)
Health Insurance Begins on the 1st of the month following date of hire
Health Partners - three (3) plan options to choose from
Other Insurances Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Accident and Hospital
Flexible Spending Account Administered through WEX
pre-tax dollars for medical expenses and daycare costs)
Employee Assistance Program Health Partners confidential counseling services
Wellness Program Employees selecting to participate in various wellness programs and
activities throughout the year my qualify for a monthly health insurance
premium reduction. A Fitness Center & 1 / 3-mile wooded walking trail
located at the Government Center available for staff enjoyment.
Tuition Reimbursement Up to $1,500 reimbursement for approved expenses per class; and a maximum
benefit of $3,000 annually
Salary : $3,000