Wisconsin County Human Service Association 

Position Objectives

Full-time Social Worker (Limited Term Employee) position will provide services in Youth and Family Services Unit. Will aid individuals and families requiring assistance of human services agency and Child Protection Ongoing Services. Social Worker is the entry level class for functions of moderate difficulty in all program areas. Employees work under close supervision and are expected to develop knowledge of the laws, policies, and administrative procedures of county social work programs, to learn the principles of human behavior and development, to develop interviewing and assessment skills, caseload organization and management skills and to use community resources. Social Worker will demonstrate competency in ethical practice, writing skills, court testimony and reports, judgment and decision making, responsibility and accountability, resource and fiscal awareness and interpersonal skills. LTE employment through December 31, 2017.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field.  One to two years related work experience preferred. Financial aptitude, computer knowledge (Microsoft Office products and on-line programs), driver's license with proof of insurance for transporting and/or making appointments with clientele. Strong oral and written communication skills. Must be able to make presentations to management, public groups and various committees. Must be able to deal with a variety of people in all aspects of this work.

Benefits

Salary is $21.62/hr., Competitive fringe benefits package.