Social Worker

Salary: $32.37 - $35.19 Hourly
Location : 711 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls, WI 54729, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-28
Department: Department of Human Services
Division: DHS-Children Youth Family Services
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 8/9/2026 4:30 PM Central

Purpose of Position
JOB SUMMARY

The job duties of the Social Worker - CCS, CSP, CLTS and Crisis include but are not limited to providing the following types of services: needs assessment, crisis intervention, case planning, advocacy and development of community resources; to provide services to both children and adults with varying disabilities, functioning levels, substance use and mental health needs; and to provide responsive, courteous and efficient service to County residents and the general public.
Current Social Worker/Case Manager opening is:

• Children with Differing Abilities (CWDA) - Children's Long-Term Support-Waiver (CLTS) Social Worker/Case Manager
• Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Social Worker/Case Manager - Children
• Adult Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Social Worker/Case Manager - Adults

Go to Job Descriptions for full position description and search: CYFS or MWR Social Worker-CCS,CSP,CLTS,Crisis.

Note: Applicants without Social Worker Certification will be hired as Case Manager. Employees who later obtain certification may request reclassification to a Social Worker position.
Application Deadline: Sunday, August 9th, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

Interviews will be conducted on Monday, August 17th & Thursday, August 20th, 2026.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties described below are indicative of what the Social Worker - CCS, CSP, CLTS and Crisis might be asked to perform. This job description is to incorporate any county ordinances created for the position of Social Worker - CCS, CSP, CLTS and Crisis. This is not an exhaustive list of job responsibilities and therefore other duties may be assigned:
Administrative Functions:

• Work to protect children, elderly and at-risk adults; preserve families and individuals and utilize community-based resources whenever possible by serving consumers in the least restrictive environment and utilize out-of-home placements only when all other resources have been exhausted. Assess and evaluate prospective consumer's immediate situation, determine appropriate response, and assure that response is made. Assess and intervene as necessary in crisis situations. Refer to and involve other community resources as needed.
• Engage consumers in their homes and other community settings as necessary.
• Utilize trauma informed care principles in all interactions with consumers and their families.
• Coordinate access to services, ensure services are provided in an appropriate and timely manner, review progress, and terminate services when goals are attained.
• In collaboration with the consumer and his/her supports, conducts comprehensive, strength-based assessments through interviews, home visits and collecting of collateral information.
• Inform consumers about available community resources and how to independently gain access to needed services.
• Work to achieve services and treatment objectives without duplication of effort and with maximum effective use of staff time and available resources.
• Maintain documentation that meets professional practice, billing expectations, and program standards.
• Complete court documents related to mental health or other program areas and provide testimony.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, supervision times, and other scheduled meetings.
• Participate in employee engagement and strategic planning processes to create and maintain a healthy work environment.
• Develop professional knowledge and skills by attending training events, conferences, and workshops.
• When assigned, speak to the community and other organizations to provide public education.
• Use discretion with consumers; observe rules of confidentiality and maintain non-judgmental attitude.
• Perform job duties in adherence with Federal laws, State Statutes and Wisconsin Department of Health Services Administrative Code and standards.

Customers:

• All prospective, current or past DHS consumers.

Team Members:

• Any professional or paraprofessional we work with in the serving of consumers.

Minimum Qualifications
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required at the time of hire or for the continuation of employment.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor degree in Social Work or a related field (e.g. psychology, sociology, etc.) required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of full-time or part-time work experience required.
• Must possess a Social Work Certification upon hire.
  1. If the certification is from another state, employee must obtain a Wisconsin Social Work Certification within one (1) year of employment.
  2. If applicant/employee has no Social Worker Certification, see note below.
• Program specific training may be an additional requirement where relevant.
• A valid driver's license required.

Note: If an applicant or employee does not have a Social Worker Certification upon hire, they shall be hired as a Case Manager in DHS. Please refer to Case Manager in DHS job description for further details including pay grade. If an employee obtains a Social Worker Certification at a later time, they may notify their manager to be reclassified as a Social Worker. Typically, reclassification will occur on the next pay period upon proof of certification and notification to the Human Resources Division.
Upon hire, anyone in possession of a Professional Counselor license or another license from another human service related field will be unable to utilize the title social worker, publicly identify themselves as a social worker, or practice utilizing the title of Social Worker. The term "social worker" is exclusive solely for the purpose of this job description.
Chippewa County offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the following:

• Health Insurance - The County's Health Plan's Third Party Administrator (TPA) is AmeriBen. The network is Anthem BluePreferred network including most medical providers in the Chippewa Valley. The plan has a $3,000 - Individual and $6,000 - Family deductible with an HRA funding. There are four (4) Tier options for coverage: Employee only, $30 per month, Employee Child(ren), $124 per month, Employee Spouse, $150 per month, and Family, $212 per month.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) - The County contributes money on the employee's behalf and can be used for qualified Medical, Dental, or Vision expenses. All employees and dependents enrolled on the Health Insurance Plan qualify. A total of $500 per person enrolled on the plan, up to a max of 4 - $2,000 annually.
• Near-Site Clinic - All employees and dependents enrolled on the Health Insurance Plan have access to services at ReforMedicine. Services with ReforMedicine are FREE!
• Musculoskeletal Partner - Physical Therapy - All employees and dependents enrolled on the Health Insurance Plan have access to services at Doctors of Physical Therapy. Services with Doctors of Physical Therapy are FREE!
• Care Navigation - All employees and dependents enrolled on the Health Insurance Plan have the ability to utilize SorlarteHealth - Amplify Network. Amplify is a Tier 1 In-Network practitioners available for Chippewa County members to use. All Amplify providers are independent and are not within a large health system. The use of any Amplify provider will be $0 out-of-pocket expense! No deductible, no co-pay, and no co-insurance!
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS - ETF) - Employees (GME) will begin contributing 7.20% (2026) immediately to the state pension program through WRS. The County will match the employee contribution, 7.20% for a total of 14.40%. This percentage may change each year based on state requirements.
  WPPA (Protective with Social Security) will begin contributing 7.20% (2026) immediately to the state pension program through WRS. The County will contribute 14.70% for a total of 21.90%. This percentage may change each year based on state requirements.
• Additional Insurance Plans Offered: Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, and Critical Illness, Short-Term (GME only) and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts.
• PTO - accrual equal to 7.09 hours of PTO per pay period (26 pay periods in a year). An employees total accrued PTO may not exceed four hundred eighty (480) hours. PTO hours roll over year to year.
• Holidays - 10 paid holidays per year.

For additional benefit details and premiums, please refer to the Chippewa County website and click on Government, Human Resources, and on the left-hand side Employee Benefits. Or click to go to the page directly!

A GREAT CAREER BEGINS WITH CHIPPEWA COUNTY!
01

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree

02

Please list degree field:
03

Are you currently certified as a Social Worker in Wisconsin?

• Yes
• No

04

If yes, please enter your WI Social Worker certification number:
05

If yes, but in another state - please provide the state and certification name/number:
06

If certification is from another state, you are required to obtain a Wisconsin Social Worker certification within one (1) year of employment. Do you understand this?
07

If you are not certified and hired, your job title will be Case Manager. The pay and salary grade will be reduced by two salary grade levels. This will be discussed in the interview process and offer, if selected. If you decide to become certified later, you may request to be reclassified as a Social Worker and may be eligible for a wage increase at that time. Do you understand this?
08

Do you have work experience working with children, youth and families?

• Yes
• No

09

If yes, please describe your experience:
10

Do you have experience in Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) or Comprehensive Community Services (CCS)?

• Yes
• No

11

If yes, please describe your experience:
12

Do you have experience working with children and/or adults who have experienced trauma?

• Yes
• No

13

If yes, please describe your experience:
14

Do you have experience working with individuals who have mental health issues?

• Yes
• No

15

If yes, please describe your experience:
16

Do you have work experience with individuals who have a substance use disorder?

• Yes
• No

17

If yes, please describe your experience:
18

Do you have work experience with individuals who have a physical or developmental disability?

• Yes
• No

19

If yes, please describe your experience:
20

Tell us what you know about Children's Long-Term Support-Waiver (CLTS):
21

Tell us what you know about Comprehensive Community Service (CCS):
22

Chippewa County Department of Human Services currently is hiring for the following Social Worker opportunities, please select which one(s) that you are interested in being considered for:

• Children with Differing Abilities (CWDA) - Children's Long-Term Support-Waiver (CLTS)
• Comprehensive Community Service (CCS) - Children
• Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) - Adults

23

Have you ever been asked to separate employment or have you been discharged?

• Yes
• No

24

If yes, please provide details:
25

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

26

These positions are primarily hybrid (in office and work from home) the discretion of your Manager/Supervisor. There will be required in-person meetings located at the Chippewa County Courthouse. Do you understand this?

• Yes
• No

27

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28

Interviews will be conducted on Monday, August 17th and Thursday, August 20th, 2026. Are you available to interview on these days?

• Yes
• No

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