NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Children & Families Ongoing Case Manager (HHS)
Elkhorn, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$30.60/hr - $40.11/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Children & Families Ongoing Case Manager for Walworth County, responsible for providing Child Welfare services to children and families. The role includes assessing child safety, developing service plans, and coordinating with community agencies to ensure compliance with state standards.
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Responsibilities
Assess and determine safety of children and the community, the risk of future maltreatment or delinquency, and the disposition of the allegations
Conduct a comprehensive assessment, following Wisconsin Statute 48, 938 and Wisconsin CPS Access and Initial Assessment Standards. Assess, develop, implement, evaluate, and terminate service plans
Develop, implement and provide evidence-based, family-focused services to children, youth, and their families with varied disabilities and functional levels
Provide case management of children, youth, and their families under court ordered and voluntary services for assigned caseload, including face-to-face contacts in the home or community
Receive and document reports of alleged maltreatment from the community, identify families that the CPS system must respond to, determine the urgency of the response time, and initiate an assessment of child safety and family strengths
Coordinate and monitor services with court-related responsibilities and expectations. Prepare court documentation and provide testimony in court
Assess and refer children for any out of home care needs. Work cooperatively with out of home care providers
Collaborate and consult with community agencies and individuals in order to provide needed services and support
Provide after-hours, weekend, and holiday coverage to Child Protective Services (CPS) and Juvenile Court Intake (JCI) services, as assigned
Provide crisis intervention and referral services to victims, alleged perpetrators, and their family members for the purpose of improving personal, emotional, and/or psychological dysfunction
Ensure compliance with program standards and maintain all necessary documentation as required by court, Walworth County Department of Health & Human Services (WCDHHS), Department of Children & Families (DCF) and state and federal statutes
Utilize personal vehicle to transport consumers who need assistance getting to and from appointments and/or other related psychosocial activities
Participate in trainings in order to update knowledge and skills to maintain standards and ensure certification and personal licensure
Collaborate with other programs and individuals across the department in order to ensure proper and effective coordination of care
Serve on related work groups, projects, committees and/or community projects, as assigned
Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in social work or related field and one year of relevant prior experience through a child welfare internship or position
Proven experience in the ability to read, write and interpret legal documentation as required in Wisconsin Statutes and Standards
Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care principles is essential
Proven experience in ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals as well as ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Proven experience with Word and Excel
Valid driver's license
Proof of minimum automobile liability insurance coverage
JCI Certification required within one year of hire
Wisconsin Social Worker License or certification - A temporary certificate will meet the requirements for initial employment when an individual meets all the qualifications for the permanent certificate except for passing the required examinations
A permanent license/certificate is required for continued employment within nine (9) months of the date of hire; failure to attain said license or certification will be grounds for termination
Any lapse in Wisconsin Social Work license/certification is cause for immediate termination
Proven ability to effectively communicate specialized information and/or recommendations to others regarding an area of expertise
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Scheduled Time Off
Personal Time Off
Extended Sick Leave Bank
Holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
LTD Insurance
Vision Insurance
Wisconsin Retirement
Tax-Sheltered Benefits
Workers Compensation
Direct Deposit
Employee Assistance Program
Bereavement Leave
Jury Duty
Military Leave
Leave of Absence
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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