Job description
At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.
Every child deserves a safe and loving home. When parents are unable to provide this on their own, intervention is needed to ensure these children are free of abuse and neglect.
We provide child well-being services to help children live in a safe and nurturing environment. We provide services to parents needing education and guidance to improve their parenting skills so their children can remain with them. We also provide services to children who are placed with foster families until they can return home or become part of an adoptive family.
Our experienced professionals provide the following services to families in Milwaukee County and at locations throughout Wisconsin.
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Foster Care
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Treatment Foster Care
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Adoption
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Respite Care
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Child Advocacy Centers
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Family Case Management
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Family Finding
We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.
Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin:
This position provides case management to families involved in the child welfare system due to identified child safety concerns. Drawing upon strength-based, trauma-informed practice and utilizing a family teaming model, works in partnership with parents and their family team to manage child safety while enhancing parents' ability to keep their children safe, with a primary goal of keeping families intact and achieving safe reunification. Responsible for safety assessment, safety planning in in-home and out-of-home care placement settings, and case planning utilizing both formal service providers and informal supports. Utilizing critical thinking skills, case managers facilitate and monitor case progress towards permanency and safe case closure. Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Requires a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, personal auto liability insurance coverage and the ability to be insured by the CHHS auto insurance carrier. Must complete in-house car seat transporter training within one month of hire and re-train biannually thereafter to maintain. Education Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice or related degree that meets child-placing license requirements. Experience Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Exhibits guiding behaviors that reflect Children's values and support our mission and vision. Ability to engage non-voluntary clients Ability to work with diverse groups in a culturally competent manner Organization and time management skills Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Normal office or home environment where there is no reasonable potential for exposure to blood or other high risk body fluids. Flexible work environment Must use personal vehicle to transport children Preferred Job Requirements Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Social work certification preferred Education
Experience One year of experience in the delivery of educational training, employment services, vocational counseling, social services or related field. Case management experience preferred. Experience working with families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds strongly preferred.
Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
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