What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - Youth & Family Services position at Douglas?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: The full-time Social Worker position will provide
services in Youth and Family Services Unit. Will aid individuals and
families requiring assistance of human services agency and Child
Protection Ongoing Services, as well as Custody Intake. Social Worker is
the entry-level class for functions of moderate difficulty in all
program areas. Employees work under close supervision and are expected
to develop knowledge of the laws, policies, and administrative
procedures of county social work programs, to learn the principles of
human behavior and development, to develop interviewing and assessment
skills, caseload organization and management skills and to use community
resources. Social Worker will demonstrate competency in ethical
practice, writing skills, court testimony and reports, judgment and
decision making, responsibility and accountability, resource and fiscal
awareness and interpersonal skills. SALARY \$28.96 - \$31.31 Hourly
CLOSING DATE 8/5/2026 11:59 PM Central Douglas County is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor\'s degree in Social Work preferred. Bachelor\'s
degree in human services field with at minimum one year work experience
is acceptable. Ability and willingness to become Wisconsin Social Work
certified per statue 457.08 (1) and/or 457.09(1) may be necessary during
course of employment and is preferred. One to two years\' related work
Experience Preferred. Financial Aptitude, Computer Knowledge, And
driver\'s license with proof of insurance for transporting and/or making
appointments with clients is required. Strong oral and written
communication skills, and comfortability in presenting to management
group, public groups, and various committees needed. Must be able to
deal with a variety of people in all aspects of this work. Please attach
college transcripts, diploma, or other proof of college credentials when
submitting your application. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other:
Submit Applications Online Via Website To
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/douglascountywi For questions
regarding job opening or hiring process, contact Douglas County Human
Resources Department; Government Center-Suite 301; 1316 N 14th Street;
Superior, WI 54880. 715-395-1429. Deadline: CLOSING DATE 8/5/2026 11:59
PM Central
services in Youth and Family Services Unit. Will aid individuals and
families requiring assistance of human services agency and Child
Protection Ongoing Services, as well as Custody Intake. Social Worker is
the entry-level class for functions of moderate difficulty in all
program areas. Employees work under close supervision and are expected
to develop knowledge of the laws, policies, and administrative
procedures of county social work programs, to learn the principles of
human behavior and development, to develop interviewing and assessment
skills, caseload organization and management skills and to use community
resources. Social Worker will demonstrate competency in ethical
practice, writing skills, court testimony and reports, judgment and
decision making, responsibility and accountability, resource and fiscal
awareness and interpersonal skills. SALARY \$28.96 - \$31.31 Hourly
CLOSING DATE 8/5/2026 11:59 PM Central Douglas County is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor\'s degree in Social Work preferred. Bachelor\'s
degree in human services field with at minimum one year work experience
is acceptable. Ability and willingness to become Wisconsin Social Work
certified per statue 457.08 (1) and/or 457.09(1) may be necessary during
course of employment and is preferred. One to two years\' related work
Experience Preferred. Financial Aptitude, Computer Knowledge, And
driver\'s license with proof of insurance for transporting and/or making
appointments with clients is required. Strong oral and written
communication skills, and comfortability in presenting to management
group, public groups, and various committees needed. Must be able to
deal with a variety of people in all aspects of this work. Please attach
college transcripts, diploma, or other proof of college credentials when
submitting your application. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other:
Submit Applications Online Via Website To
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/douglascountywi For questions
regarding job opening or hiring process, contact Douglas County Human
Resources Department; Government Center-Suite 301; 1316 N 14th Street;
Superior, WI 54880. 715-395-1429. Deadline: CLOSING DATE 8/5/2026 11:59
PM Central
Salary : $29 - $31