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Youth Justice Worker
Location:
Port Washington, WI
Description:
Full-time, non-exemptStarting Pay Range: $31.91 - $34.57 Job Summary The Child Protective Services/Youth Justice Social Worker ensures the safety, permanence, and well-being of children and youth. This position ensures protection of the community and imposes accountability for violations of the law by equipping juvenile offenders with competencies to live responsibly and productively, according to federal, state, and administrative code and standards. Essential Functions and Responsibilities The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodations to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned. 70% Intake/Case Management: Provides case management services for youth involved in the juvenile justice system, develops and maintains relationships with court and legal systems, document casework activities and provide evaluation, advocacy and follow up to youth and their families throughout their court involvement or during the terms of their informal dispositions. Reviews and analyzes information relating to child and caregiver's social, psychiatric, and medical history to learn the nature of the functional limitations as well as strengths each child and family member presents. Reviews law enforcement referrals, conduct intake inquiries and provide recommendations to the District Attorney for disposition. Obtains and assess relevant information regarding child's development, i.e., social, familial, medical, and vocational strengths. Conducts family and individual risk and needs assessments and continually assess the safety of youth on the caseload. Provides youth and family with appropriate information regarding services offered by the Department of Human Services and within the community. Conducts a thorough assessment of youth's risks, needs and protective factors (YASI) and case plan. Provides the Juvenile Court with recommendations regarding services, treatment, and disposition by preparing a court report. Develops a case plan in conjunction, consultation, and cooperation with the youth's family and all others involved in the youth's life in accordance with statutory guidelines. Monitors the youth's compliance with the established court order; review and revise permanency plans as necessary and provide crisis services including emergency custody and changes of placement. Refers to and coordinate the various services to implement the case plan. Produces accurate and timely documentation and reports including but not limited to case notes, assessments, case plans, progress reports and court reports to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements. Maintains necessary e-WISACWIS and Harmony records to support these activities. Recommends to management changes or gaps in the system that prevent the delivery of services. Prioritizes and organize time to cover assigned area and manage caseload in equitable manner. Maintains contacts with the Juvenile Court, District Attorney, Public Defender, and legal community. Consults with other professionals in the field and in related fields to increase individual knowledge and understanding of various disciplines, changes, and developments. Serve as liaison to the courts for the Department of Human Services. Assists and provide back up to other case workers as necessary or required. Transports youth and families in personal and company vehicles. Ensures accurate and timely documentation of all phone calls, emails, text messages, home visits. Document all interactions and contacts in the format of subjective, objective, assessment, and plan. Requests and Upload documents from outside agencies including but not limited to: law enforcement reports, medical reports, school reports, out of state records, residential placement, and behavioral health records along with the release of information. Utilize the e-filing system for all court related documents. Performs full assessments for court attached youth to determine risk level, protective factors and the criminogenic needs that are driving their involvement in the youth justice system. Provides Functional Family Case Management services, including ongoing relational assessments, assessments for safety, treatment, case planning, and goal review via direct client interaction. Provides accurate and timely record keeping of State required documentation including but not limited to: legal actions, court reports, permanency plans, administrative reviews, judicial reviews, CANS, TCMs, youth justice case plans, progress notes, and case closures as well as nonstate required information. Supervises court orders and provides court services by preparing and presenting reports to the court. Participates in hearings and proceedings including giving testimony. Advocates for clients and families in coordinating needed services and providing appropriate referrals to available resources including legal, academic, medical, community programs and multi-disciplinary county programs. Facilitates ongoing community education and collaboration between consumers and contracted providers to promote child welfare and community safety. Interprets, understands, and implements policies, laws, and procedures in accordance with Federal, State, and local policies, rules, and regulations. Participates in Intake or Emergency Mental Health duties, as needed. Practices competent motivational interviewing techniques, if applicable. Supports and enhances a trauma-informed care environment. Completes annual compliance training and adheres to Human Services compliance policies and procedures. Complies with County HIPAA Policies and Procedures, if applicable. Adheres to and promotes safety as a priority in the workplace. Demonstrates dependable attendance. Performs other duties as assigned or as may develop. 10% (+ after hours) Emergency/After-Hours Coverage: Participates in an after-hours on-call rotation for CPS and YJ, totaling approximately 100 hours per month. Receive calls regarding concerns of abuse and neglect, youth justice charges, crisis situations and for collaboration. Documents child protective service reports, service reports and after-hours case notes. Respond within the community, make judgements about child safety, develop protective and/or safety plans, place children outside of the family home, if needed. Locate and coordinate placement options and transport children and youth to placements. Decides about youth risk and community safety when charges are being issued. Coordinates and respond to out of home placement. Provides mediation during difficult family dynamics when in crisis situations. Assists and coordinate with law enforcement. Connects with and refer to other counties and behavioral health crisis, when needed. Notifies access worker, supervisor and manager of all after-hours contacts. Participate in daily CPS and YJ Intake emergency days during normal business hours. Provide Access coverage in the absence of the Access Worker during normal business hours. 10% Court Involvement : Submits reports to the court. Prepare Permanency Plan Orders and submit to Corporation Counsel or District Attorney. Attends court hearings and provide testimony. Coordinates with legal parties to reach resolutions. Follows Chapter 48, Chapter 938 and state/federal policies. Completes collateral interviews of legal parties involved in the assigned family matter in family court. Collaborates with the District Attorney’s Office on joint cases. 10% Other: Participates in committees (outreach, TIC, events, employee recognition), supervision (individual and group), collaboration meetings, case staffing, case consultation with colleagues, Division Meetings, and All-Staff Meetings. Completes training and continuing education as required for licensure and professional development. Facilitates cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral anger reduction groups for teens and adolescents. Provides community education related to child maltreatment awareness including but not limited to human trafficking, mandated reporting, trauma informed care, drug endangered children. Participates in and run multi-disciplinary teams regarding drug endangered children, human trafficking task force, and LRCAC case review. Develops a human trafficking indicator form. Participates in foster parent appreciation events. Participation in TIC Initiatives. Tracks and documents case statistics. Completes expense reports, timesheets, and training authorizations. Remain updated on Wisconsin Standards, Wisconsin Statutes, and DCF Initiatives. Assists all positions within the Division. Other duties as assigned by the Children and Family Manager, Children and Family Supervisor and/or Children and Family Initial Assessment Supervisor. Supervision Exercised None Minimum Education Qualifications Education and/or Experience Requirements : Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field required, Master’s preferred. Two years of experience in Child Protection Services, Youth Justice, or related fields working with Children and Families. Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements: Ability to be Certified as Social Worker or another related field preferred through the state of Wisconsin preferred. Valid Driver’s License CANS Training, 30 hours ongoing training for licensure including Ethics and Boundaries. Basic Intake Training may obtain after hire. YASI Training may obtain after hire. Pre-Service Training (Child Welfare) may obtain after hire. Foundation Training (Child Welfare) may obtain after hire. Understanding Child Sex Trafficking training may obtain after hire. Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Qualifications In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential. Excellent communication skills. Excellent Assessment skills. Strong written skills. Highly organized and demonstrates the ability to analyze and synthesize information. Highly advanced engagement and interviewing skills. Demonstrates the ability to defuse hostility, fear, anger and resistance to prevent aggressive and violent behaviors. Ability to exercise sound judgment in working with a variety of people and circumstances. Able to work with diverse populations. Ability to provide effective collaboration and coordination with community resources. Knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and strengths-based practice to child welfare. Knowledge of separation, placement and reunification issues affecting children in Alternate Care. Knowledge of the Children’s Code #48 and #938. Knowledge of Wisconsin Child Welfare Model of Practice. Knowledge of E-WiSacwis. Knowledge of Evolve Electronic Health Record Ability to maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation in compliance with state standards as well as agency policy and procedures. Develop and maintain professional relationships. Requires a valid Wisconsin Driver's License with a good driving record and liability insurance . In evaluating candidates for this position, Ozaukee County may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer. Periodic periods of standing or walking. Work Environment While performing the duties of this position, the employee is not regularly exposed to adverse conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The person may be exposed to physically or verbally hostile persons, high stress environments and if doing home visits unsanitary conditions. Working with clients in the office, court, school, or in their homes. EOE / ADA Statement Ozaukee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Ozaukee County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement or affect the at-will nature of the employment arrangement between the employee and company and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Ozaukee County offers a generous benefits package including: health, dental, life, & vision insurance; free employee health clinic & Teladoc; paid holidays, vacation, & sick time; state of Wisconsin WRS defined benefit pension program; bonus opportunities; employee fitness room; wellness program & wellness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement & continuing education opportunities; and more! Please note some that benefits offered are dependent on full-time/part-time status.Ozaukee County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, genetics, veteran status or military service, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws. Ozaukee County also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.Powered by JazzHR
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