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PORTAGE COUNTY LTE Social Worker in STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Portage County Health & Human Services department is hiring two (2), limited term, 20 hr / wk Social Worker\'s to support the Child Welfare Assessment section. These positions will work approximately from mid-May until mid-September, 2024. What are the primary job duties? Provision of Child Welfare Services Regarding Child Abuse/Neglect. Performs child abuse/neglect initial assessments in accordance with state standards. Submits required reports for initial assessments in accordance with state standards. Makes determinations as to whether abuse or neglect occurred or was likely to occur according to state statutes and standards. Completes court reports and devises comprehensive and coordinated service and treatment plans. Collaborates with agency, school, court, law enforcement, District Attorney, etc., to provide necessary services to families. Provides information for legal petitions and testifies in Court. Provision of Substitute Care Services to Families. Assesses need for substitute care services (foster home, group home, residential center) for children. Evaluates and legally implements appropriate substitute care resources in accordance with the child\'s treatment needs. Evaluates substitute care and monitors child safety during placement period. Provides on-going counseling and support to the foster parents, birth family, and child during placement. Consults with other professionals regarding the child/family\'s progress during out of home placement and refers cases for supervisory consultation. Completed Permanency Plans when necessary. Provision of Counseling to Families Referred for Services. Utilizes advanced counseling techniques and theories with families. Refers parents/children to services of ancillary agencies. Provides 24-hour juvenile intake services. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: Portage County Human Resources 1462 Strongs Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481 Apply Online: www.co.portage.wi.us Other: You may also call 715-346-1327 to have an application mailed to you.