Social Worker/Case Manager - Ongoing Services Unit

SOCIAL WORKER/CASE MANAGEROngoing Services Unit

The Kenosha County Division of Children and Family Services, a leader and innovator in child welfare, is seeking an experienced Social Worker/Case Manager who has a passion for improving the lives of children and families, strong organizational skills, sound decision making, the ability to work independently and with their team, and a commitment to achieving a safe permanent home for every child.

Bachelor’s Degree Hiring Range: $29.59 - $33.63 per hour ($61,547.20 - $69,950.40 annually)

Master’s Degree Hiring Range: $34.20 - $38.86 per hour ($71,136.00 - $80,828.80 annually)

Career Advantages

• Competitive hourly rate

• No on-call after-hours responsibilities

• Monday-Friday work schedule 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Opportunity to be a part of a great team

• Training to learn, grow, and succeed

• Competitive benefits package including pension

• Opportunity for advancement

• County issued cell phone and laptop

• Positive workplace culture

Position Summary and Job Duties

The Social Worker/Case Manager in the Ongoing Services Unit, reporting to the Social Worker Supervisor, provides child protective services to children and families experiencing issues involving child abuse and neglect. Caseloads include both intact families and families who have children placed in foster care. This position assures child safety, improves child well-being, and enhances parent protective capacities in order to achieve a safe home. Job duties include:

• Works directly with biological families, foster families, and community agencies in the interest of child safety and improving child and family well-being

• Maintains client and child contact as required by state standards

• Assesses child and family functioning, risk, and needs, and develops/revises plans based on progress towards goals

• Makes referrals to community-based service agencies and monitors progress

• Research placement options and prepares necessary referrals to out-of-home care settings for children

• Prepares court paperwork and notices, provides recommendations to the court, and testifies in court hearings

• May assume responsibility of termination of parental rights or guardianship cases

• Maintains accurate, meaningful, and current case records, reports, and other documents and correspondence, including all required documentation in the Wisconsin State Automated Child Welfare System (eWiSACWIS)

• Attends and participates in various multi-disciplinary meetings and staffings

• Works as part of a team

• Attends in-service training and staff development

• Performs other work as required or assigned

Success Factors

• Knowledge of our community’s social and economic problems and their impacts on clients

• Knowledge of Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 48 and state and local laws, regulations, and procedures pertaining to child protective ongoing services

• Knowledge of State of Wisconsin Ongoing Services Standards and State of Wisconsin Child Protective Services Safety Intervention Standards

• Knowledge of the Indian Child Welfare Act

• Ability to make decisions independently while ensuring the safety of children within the community

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet time requirements

• Ability to adhere to professional ethics

• Ability to respond to crisis situations

• Ability to present information to the court and make recommendations regarding visitation, programming, and placement

• Ability to maintain confidential information

• Ability to remain professional and courteous at all times

• Ability to work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

Job Requirements, Education, Training and Experience

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work or a related field

• Minimum of two years relevant work and/or internship experience working with children and families

• Knowledge of the current principles and best practices of social work

Preferred Education and Experience

• State of Wisconsin Social Work Certificate

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work or a related field

• Three or more years relevant work and/or internship experience working with children and families

Other Job Requirements

• A valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and access to an insured vehicle for use in the performance of the job

• Transporting clients in personal vehicles may be required

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance effective first of month following 30 days of employment with the ability to reduce premium contribution through participation in a wellness program

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Volunteer Time Off

• Twelve Paid Holidays

• Retirement Plan: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System which includes county-paid life insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force frequently

Selection Process

• Application Review - Qualifying

• Oral Interview - Qualifying

• Background Check - Qualifying

• Physical Examination/Drug Screen - Qualifying

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process because of a disability, please notify Human Resources in advance for arrangements.

To learn more about the DCFS Ongoing Services Unit, please visit:

Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, November 20, 2026, at 12:00 noon.

Kenosha County is a Wisconsin Retirement System participating employer. Your participation is required, which includes an employee contribution.

Bachelor’s Degree: The pay grade for this position is NE11, (minimum $29.59 – maximum $37.67) ($61,547.20 - $78,353.60 annually).

Master’s Degree: The pay grade for this position is NE13, (minimum $34.20 – maximum $43.52) ($71,136.00 - $90,521.60 annually).

We are located in Kenosha County, an expanding community along the shores of Lake Michigan and less than an hour away from Milwaukee and Chicago. To see why Kenosha County is a great place to live, work, and play, please visit: https://www.visitkenosha.com/ or https://lifebalancedkenosha.com/.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Kenosha County!