Children, Youth & Family Human Services Professional I/II

Children, Youth & Family

Human Services Professional I/II

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Jefferson County is the Heart of the Heartland. We offer the best of Wisconsin living with safe, family oriented, vibrant business and civic communities surrounded by picturesque farmland. Jefferson County is proud of our small-town living options and easy access to major urban centers.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Jefferson County is looking for a Children, Youth & Family Human Services Professional to join the Child and Family Division with the Human Services Department whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families living in Jefferson County by addressing their needs in a respectful manner and enable citizens receiving services to function as independently as possible, while acknowledging their cultural differences.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Children, Youth & Family Human Services Professional I/II position is focused on Youth Justice Worker duties. The Youth Justice Worker will support the philosophy and practice of family-based youth justice services. Work includes assessing youth referred to the ongoing Youth Justice unit, identifying target areas, and building case plans with the family that match needed services to the driving areas of need. This position requires a strength-based and family-centered approach and uses Functional Family Case Management and Motivational Interviewing in the work with youth and families.

SOME ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be successful in this role by completing the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Advocates for and supports community-based interventions that maintain a youth in their home and/or community.
• Collaborates in staffing, family team meetings, and other multidisciplinary meetings to ensure informed decision making and to facilitate necessary services in the best interest of the children, youth and families.
• Documents and reports interactions in compliance with departmental policies and Wisconsin State Statues accurately and timely including but not limited to assessments, plans, evaluations, reviews, progress notes, and reports.
• Advocates for and supports permanent outcomes for children and youth in out-of-home care, ensuring they achieve stable and lasting placement.
• Youth Justice Worker: Proficient knowledge and application of State Statutes 938 of the Children's Code, Department of Children and Families Child Welfare standards, Functional Family Case Management and Youth Assessment Screening Instrument practices.

Requirements:

• Level I: Bachelor's degree in social work, Human Services, or related field; or an associate's degree with at least five years of professional experience in social work or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.
• Level II: Bachelor's degree in social work, Human Services, or a related field, plus two three years of professional experience in social work, child welfare, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to demonstrate advanced skills in case management and crisis intervention for complex cases.

Preferred Requirements:

• Level I: CHIPS Case Manager, Youth Justice Manager, and Family Teaming Worker Certifications preferred.
• Level II: CHIPS Case Manager, Youth Justice Manager, and Family Teaming Preferred knowledge/training and advanced understanding in trauma-informed care.

Wage & Benefits

The starting hourly wage range is $30.37 - $32.12/hour depending on education and experience.

Potential to earn up to $40.89/hour dependent on successful annual reviews.

Benefit Highlights

*Paid vacation* Health insurance* Health insurance Opt Out Plan * Dental & Vision insurance*

* Life insurance* Wisconsin Retirement System* Health Savings Account * Deferred Compensation Program*

*Group Life insurance *

Employees at Jefferson County Value

*Competitive Pay* Excellent Benefits* Great Coworkers* Flexibility* Advancement & Opportunity* Family Feel*

HOW TO APPLY: For a full job description and link to apply online, please visit the County's web site at www.jeffersoncountywi.gov

Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer