Do you have a background in social work and the passion to help members of our community? Portage County has a full-time Social Worker position available in the Special Needs Program section available. 
 

SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

This position primarily provides Birth to Three Program service coordination to children with developmental delays or disabilities and their families including evaluation, assessment, service plan development, and provision of follow-along/service coordination services.   This position also collaborates with local school districts, medical providers, childcare providers and other community partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

Service Coordination for Children with Developmental Delays or Disabilities

• Provides comprehensive needs assessment
• Facilitates and participates in the development, review and evaluation of Individualized Family Service Plans and Transition Plans
• Provides on-going supervision, monitoring, and follow-along to each assigned case
• Coordinates screenings, and evaluations as necessary
• Respond to emergent situations as they arise
• Coordinate with community service providers, such as medical and other health care providers, as necessary
• Acts as a client advocate when the need arises
• Completion of Mandatory record/case reviews
• Thorough and timely documentation of all activities as required by various fund sources. (PPS, Datemart, etc.)
• Participate in a Primary Coach Approach to teaming for the Birth to Three program
• Facilitates access to services and coordinates and monitors the timely provision of services
• Provides information and referral services as necessary
• Ensure compliance with Federal indicators.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree in social work or a related human service field required
• Two years experience working primarily with children with developmental delays or disabilities.  Experience within the last five years preferred.
• Certification or eligible for certification as a Social Worker in Wisconsin preferred.

To receive a copy of the job description, please email: HR@co.portage.wi.us

Portage County offers a ROBUST BENEFIT PACKAGE for this position. Benefits include;

• State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan

• Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with the High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution and a Traditional PPO plan)

• Vacation

• Paid holidays

• Sick leave

• Flexible spending account

• Life insurance- premium paid by the County

• Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County

• Dental insurance

• 457B Deferred Compensation Plan

Portage County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer