What are the responsibilities and job description for the FAMILY SKILLS WORKER position at Price County?
Job Description
Price County is accepting applications for the position of Family Skills Worker in the Department of Health and Human Services. This is an advanced-level para-professional position within the Children & Youth Unit serving children, youth, and families faced with child welfare or youth justice issues. Major responsibilities include teaching parenting and functional home-maintenance skills and linking families to critically needed community resources. Position functions are performed in an office, client home, and community setting.This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position with a starting wage of $24.35 (Grade 6) per hour, and full benefits package. Benefits include Wisconsin Retirement System with 6.95% employer match, income continuation insurance, choice of multiple health insurance plans including a zero deductible plan, 22 days of paid leave within the first year, 10 paid holidays per year, paid maternity/paternity leave, and quarterly employee lifestyle enhancement reimbursement perk. Dental/vision, flex spending, WI Deferred Comp, life, short-term disability, accident, and cancer/critical illness coverages are available.
Job Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
A. Family Skills Counselor (90%)
- identify; with families and/or social worker; the problems/concerns needing to be addressed
- assist in developing a service plan for each open case and assist in coordinating those services
- provide skill training in parenting; child development and home management.
- review decisions made concerning treatment services when appropriate
- provide supervision during family interactions with children and parents/family with out of homecare cases
- document observations of interactions between children and family members; redirect interactions when safety concerns arise
- prepare for and be able to testify in Court when requested by Corporation Counsel
B. Assistance with Children and Youth Unit (10%)
- Provide Access/Intake services on a rotation with other unit co-workers
- Assist with special projects when requested
- Provide supportive services to Social Workers when needed at the direction of the C&Y Supervisor
Knowledge; Skills and Abilities
- Skillful in communicating effectively and developing rapport with others in a non-judgmental manner.
- Skillful in working effectively under stressful conditions with emotional issues.
- Skillful in working within a flexible schedule based on client need.
- Skillful in working within timelines and using time efficiently.
- Skillful in producing professional written correspondence; narratives and daily notes.
- Skillful in gathering appropriate information through effective interviewing; engaging clients; assisting in developing service plans which relate to the presented concerns; and utilizing agency and community resources effectively.
- Knowledgeable of; and adherence to agency programs; procedures; regulations; policies; and applicable statutes/laws.
- Knowledgeable about community resources
- Knowledgeable in child development; effective parenting and home management with the ability to teach skills in these areas.
- The ability to perform job responsibilities with some supervision or assistance.
Additional Information
Minimum qualifications include: Associate Degree in Child Care or related field with 2 years’ experience working with children and families in a professional or para-professional capacity or A combination of post-secondary education and 2 years’ experience working with children and families in a professional or para-professional capacity which would provide applicant with the necessary knowledge skills and abilities needed to perform the responsibilities of the position. The ability to work a flexible schedule and perform after-hours services when needed or scheduled. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle insured to county-required limits.Application Special Instructions
The selection process for this position may include an employment history evaluation, a personal interview, a pre-employment physical including a drug screening, a Department of Justice Caregiver background check as defined under Wisconsin Administrative Code HFS 12, and the eWiSACWIS background check.PLEASE NOTE: A resume and Price County Application Form must be fully completed and received by application deadline in order to be considered for this position. Application materials are available from and can be submitted to:
- The Price County Office of Administration, Price County Courthouse, 126 Cherry St., Rm. 105, Phillips WI 54555
- By phone at (715)339-5131 – Please leave a message with spelling of name and address
- By email at hroffice@pricecounty.wi.gov
- Online at www.pricecounty.wi.gov By fax at (715) 339-6434
Completed applications and resume must be received by the Price County Office of Administration no later than 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
Price County is an equal opportunity employer.
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