Description

Essential Duties

• Engage in active listening, motivational interviewing and thorough record keeping.
• Provide the intake with appropriate information to address the issue raised or forward a referral to the supervisor and team for assignment. Case management is provided in the moment when needed while on intake and may include immediate action such as a home visit or court filing.
• Provide the names and numbers for community resources.

• All civil commitments have an initial timeline of 72 hours. The social worker is responsible for acting within the timeline.
• Interview and gather records necessary to make a commitment decision.
• Coordinate with Corporation Counsel and develop the petition for civil commitment.
• Attend court sessions, both probable cause and final hearing.
• Contact and coordinate with physicians necessary for the final hearing.
• Provide case management to the individual on commitment. This will include ongoing evaluation of treatment conditions, developing plans for least restrictive placement and coordinate resources for the individual.
• Maintain communication with Corporation Counsel pertaining to the progress of the individual and any ongoing need for other legal interventions including extension of commitment, move to more restrictive placement and emergency detention.

• Conduct adult protection investigations per state guidance.
• Determine whether a case proceeds as an adult protection intervention or an adult at risk/elder abuse intervention.
• Coordinate with Corporation Counsel in the development of the petition for Guardianship/Protective placement.
• Coordination of necessary legal resources including evaluation, documentation, witnesses.
• Address case management milieu issues associated with the development of a plan or ongoing care.
• Assisting the client with access to information and assisting with acquiring necessary resources.
• Conduct an annual WATTS review for each individual in placement to determine continued eligibility.
• Maintain a quarterly provider meeting per the state contract.

• Received certification for the conducting of Intoxicated Driver Program (IDP) assessments. Note, certification is only possible if the worker has a social work degree or a SAC/SAC IT.
• Conduct scheduled IDP assessments.
• Provide case management as needed.

• Engage in community outreach and education.
• Gain certification in and conduct Mental Health screen for the Community Support Program.
• Provide a presence and coordination on the Treatment Court Team.
• Participate on Committees as designated by the Adult Services Supervisor.
• Develops and presents information to management, public groups and various committees as designated by supervisor.
• Provide crisis support when needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Working knowledge of social and economic factors which influence individuals.
• Develop a working knowledge of behavioral health disorders and primary means of treatment.
• Some knowledge of principles of human behavior and development and psychological defense mechanisms.
• Knowledge of community resources, public social service and assistance programs.
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques and problem-solving methodology.
• Working knowledge of case management objectives, principles, methods, and organization.
• Knowledge of the laws, policies, and administrative procedures of county human service programs.
• Knowledge of the warning signs of use and abuse of prescribed and illicit substances.
• Ability to successfully facilitate wrap around team meetings while focusing on strengths, accurately listening and develop trust of team members.
• Ability to understand and explain agency limitations, regulations and policies.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Maintain current and accurate records.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, clients, providers, and staff of other agencies.
• Proficiency in use of computer and designated software programs and/or to obtain proficiency within 6 months of assuming the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field with at minimum one-year work experience is acceptable. AODA Certification along with human services degree would be considered.
• Ability and willingness to become Wisconsin Social Work certified per statue 457.08 (1) and/or 457.09(1) is encouraged during course of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with proof of insurance for transporting and/or making appointments with clientele.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions