Safety Services Worker - Casual

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Position Summary:

The Marathon County Social Services Department has an immediate opening for a Safety Services Worker. This is a casual position of up to 20 hours a week. Position provides program support for Social Workers with the goal of maintaining the child at the home with their parents or supporting reunification. Typical services to be provided are safety checks on children and their parents/caregivers during visits or reunification, evaluation of caretaking abilities to ensure safety in the home and community, providing random drug screens and assuring alcohol sobriety, along with the possibility of supervision of parent-child visitations. Services are provided in a variety of locations but predominantly in the family's home and require considerable direct contact. Strong observation, engagement, and professional skills, along with timely and thorough written case documentation are required.

This position teams closely with Social Work staff. Person must have an ability to engage families and develop knowledge in the areas of parenting, AODA and mental health issues, and community resources. This position will require availability on weekdays to include evening hours, as well as weekends (Saturday and Sunday).

As an employee of the Department of Social Services and Marathon County, you will play a crucial role in managing and safeguarding confidential and sensitive information. This position requires a high level of impartiality, integrity, neutrality, and confidentiality. As an employee of the Department of Social Services and Marathon County, you will play a crucial role in managing and safeguarding confidential and sensitive information. This position requires a high level of impartiality, integrity, neutrality, and confidentiality.

Examples of Work Performed:

The following duties are typical of this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.

• Provides safety checks to clients being served by Social Services.
• Provides transportation at supervisor direction.
• Coordinates services for customers with other agency staff as necessary through phone contacts or home visits.
• Operates a computer to produce reports, correspondence, and other typed material.
• Accurately documents all client contacts timely in Electronic Wisconsin State Automated Child Welfare Information System (eWiSACWIS)
• Tracking of program participants and outcomes in spreadsheet developed to closely monitor case participants, services provided, length of involvement and successful/completion of program.
• Conducts announced and unannounced home visits to assure safety for children.
• Engages families and develops a supportive relationship with families. Provides support through demonstration and modeling. Establishes connectiosn for families with necessary resources and uses listening, interviewing, and problem solving techniques.
• Provides court testimony when required.
• Administers urinalysis and breath alcohol tests as requested by the social worker.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance, works extra hours as required.
• Assists social work units with administrative tasks as needed.
• Performs related work as directed and other duties as assigned.
• Provides supervised visitation to families being served by Social Services
• Provides services in an office setting, in a community setting, or in the home of a biological parent, guardian, or foster family.

Qualifications:

• An associate’s degree minimum, bachelor’s degree preferred, from an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in social work, social science, sociology, psychology or other related field. One year experience working with children and families in an area related to child abuse, neglect, and/or delinquency preferred.  
• A valid driver's license and a driving record that meets County standards; OR ability to obtain reliable transportation as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of functions and services provided by the Social Services Department.
• Knowledge of available community childcare and other resources.
• Knowledge of child development and positive parenting techniques, including child discipline.
• Ability to follow and understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently, apply standards and criteria, and exercise judgment in accordance with established program procedures.
• Ability to conduct basic interviews by listening, observing, gathering facts, and recording facts accurately.
• Ability to communicate with customers in an empathetic manner, establish effective working relationships with customers, and respond meaningfully to their needs.
• Ability to handle crisis situatios, de-escalate conflict, and make sound judgements.
• Ability to effectively work with other agency staff and members of the community.
• Ability to organize and maintain information and keep records and file documentation current.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Skill in operating a computer to complete data entry and word processing tasks.

Compensation: $21.00 per hour

Physical Requirements:

Moderate Physical Requirements - Job requires a combination of desk work and some physical activity.

All physical requirements are described with the intent to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

Selection Procedure:

The selection of the successful candidate may be made by assessment of education and work experience, oral interview, review of references, and/or other job-related selection procedures. Depending on position requirements, the selected candidate may be required to satisfactorily complete post-offer assessments, including but not limited to education verification, background checks, driver license verification, physical examination, psychological assessment, and drug screening paid for by the County.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Marathon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status.

Special Accommodations:

Marathon County will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Employee Resources Department office or phone (715) 261-1451 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.

Notice to Applicants:

Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant’s application, records, recommendations, and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the County not provide access to this information.  If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Employee Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law