What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - Child Welfare position at Portage County?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Summary of position: This position coordinates the
recruitment, licensing, training, scheduling, and support services for
Children\'s Foster Home Providers. It coordinates the Children\'s
Respite Foster Care services. It provides stepparent adoption studies
and recommendations. What are the primary job duties? Coordination of
Children\'s Foster Care and Children\'s Respite Foster Care Programs
Matches staff referrals for foster care placements. Matches staff
referrals for respite foster care placements. Coordinates with other
county and state personnel regarding foster care program. Monitors and
evaluates placements and providers. Implements/develops agency
procedures and follows state guidelines in the daily operation of
substitute care for children. Completes required forms for
documentation, narrations, Ewisacwis and County computer data entry.
Advocates for Foster Parents at the local and state Wisconsin Department
of Children and Families levels. Attends regional state foster care
meetings for updates and planning Recruits and Licenses Children\'s
Foster Homes Evaluates need for Children\'s Foster Homes. Implements
public speaking, media coverage, and other recruitment approaches for
regular and respite foster homes. Evaluates and screens applicants
according to state statutes and department guidelines. Compiles and
maintains a file on each foster home. Issues license as appropriate.
Evaluates foster home performance. Conducts annual reviews and
re-licensing as needed. Initiates citations, corrective plans, and
action for revocation of license if circumstances warrant. Provides
support services for foster care providers. Plans recognition of foster
parents. Trains Children\'s Foster Care Providers Develops and
implements necessary training programs. Coordinates provider support
groups or task forces as necessary. Conducts pre-service training for
new foster parents. Provides ongoing training and information as
necessary. Communicates policy and procedural changes to providers and
staff. Develops and maintains procedural handbook and information
packets. Monitors provider\'s Pre-placement, Foundation and Annual
Ongoing Training requirements. Enters all training in the Wisconsin
Child Welfare Professional Development System. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Certification or eligible for
certification in Wisconsin as a social worker preferred. Three years of
foster care and child welfare related experience preferred. \*\*\*\*\*
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: Portage County Human
Resources 1462 Strongs Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481 Apply Online:
www.co.portage.wi.gov Other: You may also call 715-346-1327 to have an
application mailed to you.
recruitment, licensing, training, scheduling, and support services for
Children\'s Foster Home Providers. It coordinates the Children\'s
Respite Foster Care services. It provides stepparent adoption studies
and recommendations. What are the primary job duties? Coordination of
Children\'s Foster Care and Children\'s Respite Foster Care Programs
Matches staff referrals for foster care placements. Matches staff
referrals for respite foster care placements. Coordinates with other
county and state personnel regarding foster care program. Monitors and
evaluates placements and providers. Implements/develops agency
procedures and follows state guidelines in the daily operation of
substitute care for children. Completes required forms for
documentation, narrations, Ewisacwis and County computer data entry.
Advocates for Foster Parents at the local and state Wisconsin Department
of Children and Families levels. Attends regional state foster care
meetings for updates and planning Recruits and Licenses Children\'s
Foster Homes Evaluates need for Children\'s Foster Homes. Implements
public speaking, media coverage, and other recruitment approaches for
regular and respite foster homes. Evaluates and screens applicants
according to state statutes and department guidelines. Compiles and
maintains a file on each foster home. Issues license as appropriate.
Evaluates foster home performance. Conducts annual reviews and
re-licensing as needed. Initiates citations, corrective plans, and
action for revocation of license if circumstances warrant. Provides
support services for foster care providers. Plans recognition of foster
parents. Trains Children\'s Foster Care Providers Develops and
implements necessary training programs. Coordinates provider support
groups or task forces as necessary. Conducts pre-service training for
new foster parents. Provides ongoing training and information as
necessary. Communicates policy and procedural changes to providers and
staff. Develops and maintains procedural handbook and information
packets. Monitors provider\'s Pre-placement, Foundation and Annual
Ongoing Training requirements. Enters all training in the Wisconsin
Child Welfare Professional Development System. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Certification or eligible for
certification in Wisconsin as a social worker preferred. Three years of
foster care and child welfare related experience preferred. \*\*\*\*\*
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: Portage County Human
Resources 1462 Strongs Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481 Apply Online:
www.co.portage.wi.gov Other: You may also call 715-346-1327 to have an
application mailed to you.