Entry Level Social Worker - Children & Families Unit

Ashland County Health & Human Services is currently accepting applications for:

• Entry Level Social Worker - Children & Families Unit

This position may include a variety of duties in Child Protective Services such as: Initial Assessments, taking reports of child abuse/neglect, and providing on-going case management. The social worker will evaluate and monitor safety of children in the home and out of the home, arrange and supervise out-of-home care placements, and prepare reports for family reunification or permanence of children. The social worker may also provide testimony in court when required, arrange supervised and unsupervised visitations between children and parents or guardians, and maintain client case records as required.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree (or near completion) in Social Work or related field. Prior work experience in the child welfare or juvenile justice and/or experience in a human services related field is preferred (but not required). Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.

Salary:

$23.18-$25.17 per hour, based on experience.

Schedule:

Four-day workweek (35 hours) with on-call rotation; evenings/weekends as required. Competitive fringe benefits package.

Apply:

For application packet and full listing of job description and qualifications, contact the Front Desk at 630 Sanborn Avenue, Ashland, WI 54806; 715-682-7004, Fax 715-682-7924, E-mail: achsd@ashlandcountywi.gov

Application, cover letter and resume must be submitted to Terry Barningham, Director at achsd@ashlandcountywi.gov or dropped off at 630 Sanborn Avenue, Ashland, WI 54806. Applications will be accepted until a well-qualified candidate is identified and hired.

Ashland County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities for minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.18 - $25.17 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Social Work License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person