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Location : Whitehall
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202200135
Department: Human Services
Division: Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 01/31/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Purpose of Position
Trempealeau County is currently advertising to fill a Social Worker / Case Worker - CCS/CSP position in the Human Services Department.
Compensation is dependent on qualifications. Please refer to Training, Experience and Other Qualifications.
Social Worker Grade: 9 Step: 1 $55,376 to Step: 6 $62,816 annually
Case Worker Grade: 8 Step: 1 $50,752 to Step: 6 $58,436 annually
The purpose of this position is to coordinate and facilitate services for clients enrolled in the Community Services Program (CSP) or Comprehensive Community Services Program (CCS). This position assists CSP clients maintain stability in the community by developing and monitoring service plans, providing case management services, assessing risk/protective services, and provides client advocacy. This position is to ensure that the services plan and service delivery for each client is integrated, coordinated, and monitored and is designed to support the client in a manner that helps the client achieve the highest level of independent functioning. The work is performed by a Social Worker in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, guidelines, and laws for the CSP program and under the direction of the Behavioral Health Services Supervisor.
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily and in a timely manner. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.
Assesses CSP and CCS client needs with the Recovery Team, determines eligibility, applies for, and utilizes appropriate funding sources. Interviews client, family, care providers, and others to gather case information. Determines client needs. Determines risk and least restrictive alternatives for care. To the greatest degree possible incorporate the client's unique perspective and own words regarding their recovery and needs.
Develops service plans in collaboration with the client and the recovery team, find and develop resources, access other agencies and make appropriate referrals, coordinate paid and non-paid support, and provide advocacy.
Provides on-going case management by coordinating, monitoring, and adjusting services. Serves as a member of the Recovery Teams. Provides Case Management services as needed for CSP program and CCS program. As the service facilitator ensure the client receives assessment services, service planning, service delivery, and supportive activities in an appropriate, person-centered, and timely manner.
Comply with patient rights, grievance resolution, and client confidentiality requirements of the local, state, and federal governments.
Advocates on behalf of clients. Contacts family members, friends, medical care personnel and other agencies.
Develops crisis plans on behalf of and with clients and updates plans regularly as needed.
Documents client progress. Completes required program forms, obtain necessary medical documentation, and write reports, case notes, correspondence, and other materials
Creates and presents public awareness information, reports, and presentations regarding services for mental health and substance abuse recovery. Promotes inter-agency cooperation between Trempealeau County Department of Human Services and area hospitals, schools, provider, and collateral agencies.
Maintains working knowledge of Human service programs, policies, manuals, guidelines, and statutes. Attend and participate in staffing and agency meetings.
Serves on area or state committees or boards related to social service programs or service delivery.
Maintains technical manuals. Assists in updating policies and procedures as directed by Supervisor. Takes and relays messages. Photocopies printed material.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to analyze data and information using established criteria in order to determine consequences and to identify and select alternatives. Ability to compare, count, differentiates, measure, copy, record and transcribes data and information. Ability to classify, computes, tabulate and categorize data.
Ability to counsel, treat and mediate and/or provide first line supervision. Ability to persuade, convince and train others. Ability to advise and provide interpretation regarding the application of policies, procedures, and standards to specific situations.
Ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information such as billing statements, expense reports, grant applications, vouchers, representative payee reports, Social Security Reports, check registers, budgets, assessment reports, case notes, school records, medical records, program policy manuals, medical equipment catalogs, case management manuals, computer software operating manuals, statutes, procedures, guidelines and non-routine correspondence.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with consumers, consumer families, attorneys, law enforcement, agency personnel, Judge, Economic Support, Social Security, school staff and medical care providers.
Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide and calculate percentages, fractions, and decimals. Ability to interpret basic descriptive statistical reports.
Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities.
Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria as opposed to criteria which are clearly measurable.
Training, Experience and Other Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field, two years case management experience preferred, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Experience in developing community alternatives for children and adults with disabilities and knowledge of Long Term Care, Behavioral Health and other related programs preferred. Valid motor vehicle operator's license and/or available means of transportation required.
Social Workers are required to maintain their Wisconsin Social Work licensure or certification, to remain in the Social Worker position.
Case Workers may obtain their Wisconsin Social Work licensure or certification and be eligible to advance to a Social Worker position.
2024 BENEFIT SUMMARY
Trempealeau county (Regular Full-time/part-time employees) BENEFIT
Non-Represented Benefit Package for 2024. A complete packet of benefits information will be provided to the candidate selected for the position. This illustration summarizes the benefits presently offered by Trempealeau County and is not a guarantee of benefits.
Benefit TypeWhat you receiveEligibleWho Pays
Medical*County participates in the State of Wisconsin offered Health Plan.
$500 individual / $1000 family deductible.
Routine/Preventative services- plan pays 100%. Emergency Room copay - $60 per visit. Annual Wellness Incentive - $150 gift card for employee & spouse when annual physical/wellness screens complete.First of the month following 30 days of employmentCounty contributes 88%. Employee Contribution for lowest cost plan available within the County is:
Single Plan : $98.57/per month
Family Plan: $241.94/per month
Premiums vary by plan. Other plan networks available.
Flex
Spending Account
(FSA)$500 -Single Health Plan
$1000-Family Health Plan
County contributes either $500/$1000 for each employee enrolling in the county sponsored medical plan.First of the month following 30 days of employmentOption to contribute up to an additional $3,200 for medical and $5000 for dependent care per year. Expenses must be incurred 1/1/24 - 3/15/25 and submitted for reimbursement by 5/31/25.
PensionWisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Pension plan provides a lifetime retirement payment once vested (after 5 years) and have reached minimum retirement age (age 55 for most employees). Pre-taxed. Date of Hire
(may not be eligible for part-time positions)General Employees
Employee contribution: 6.90%
County contribution: 6.90%
Dental
Delta Dental WI Plan: Uniform Dental Benefit (UDB)/Preventative offers basic coverage for routine cleanings, x-rays, fillings (100% no deductible), orthodontics (50% for those 19 and under with $1500 individual max). Supplemental plans (Select or Select Plus) offers coverage for crowns, bridges, dentures, root canals, oral surgery, surgical extractions and additional orthodontics (regardless of age). Pre-taxed. First of the month following 30 days of employmentCounty contributes 88% of Uniform preventive dental when enrolled in group health insurance.
Uniform Preventative Dental stand-alone cost (no enrollment in group health insurance):
Single: $32.08 / month
Family: $80.20 / month
Supplemental plans also available for individual, individual plus children, individual plus spouse and family coverage at an additional cost- employee pays 100%.
VisionDelta Vision: Eye exams ($15 copay in-network), $150 for frames $150 for contact lenses and discount on Laser Vision Correction. Pre-taxed. First of the month following 30 days of employmentEmployee pays 100%
Employee: $5.72 / month
Individual + Spouse: $11.42 / month
Individual + Children: $12.88 / month
Family: $20.58 / month
Short-Term DisabilityProvides a financial benefit available up to 60% of your salary during time off work due to illness/injury up to 25 weeks. Benefit begins after 7 day waiting period. If hospitalized or under general anesthesia, benefit begins upon 1st day.First of the month following 90 days of employmentEmployee pays 100%
Cost varies based on age and hourly rate of pay.
Deferred CompensationAvailable plans: WI Deferred Comp (WDC) and Nationwide (NACO). Allows you to invest today for retirement. Federal/State taxes are deferred until your assets are withdrawn.AnytimeEmployee pays 100%
Available through payroll deduction (flat rate or percentage).
Term Life InsuranceLife insurance coverage for yourself, spouse and children. Plan gives you the availability to choose how much life insurance you want and need. Coverage is portable after employment separation.First of the month following 30 days of employment
Employee pays 100%
Cost varies based on age and coverage level electing.
Whole Life InsuranceGuaranteed rates for the life of the policy and guaranteed death benefit to be paid to your beneficiaries. As the policy builds cash value, you can achieve your financial goals or borrow against it should you need to. Coverage is portable after employment separation.First of the month following 30 days of employmentEmployee pays 100%
Cost varies based on age and coverage level electing.
Group AccidentLump sum benefit for off the job accidental injuries, pays in addition to other insurances, Low and High plan options available. Wellness benefit up to $150 (low) $400 (high) per year for covered individual. Coverage is portable after employment separation. Pre-taxed. First of the month following 30 days of employmentEmployee pays 100%
Employee Low: $12.26 / month
Employee High: $18.52 / month
Employee plus children,
Employee plus spouse and
Family rates also available.
Group CancerCancer Insurance to help you manage expenses of treatment (including experimental), pays in addition to other insurances. Plan covers cancer and up to 29 specified diseases. Wellness benefit of $100 per year for covered individual. Low, Medium and High plan options available. Coverage is portable after employment separation. Pre-taxed. First of the month following 30 days of employmentEmployee pays 100%
Employee Low: $16.94 / month
Employee Medium: $24.36 / month
Employee High: $36.14 / month
Employee plus children,
Employee plus spouse and
Family rates also available.
Group Critical IllnessLump sum benefit for critical illness such as heart attack, stroke, major organ transplant, end stage renal failure. Pays in addition to other insurances Benefit amounts $2500 - $20,000 depending on illness. Supplemental benefits also available. Coverage is portable after employment separation. Pre-taxed. First of the month following 30 days of employmentEmployee pays 100%
Cost varies based on age, tobacco use and coverage level electing.
Rates per Employee, Employee plus children, Employee plus spouse and
Family.
Vacation*Accrues per pay period per year as follows.
First year of service: 12 days
1-4 years of service: 15 days
5-9 years of service: 18 days
10-15 years of service: 20 days
16-20 years of service: 24 days
21-25 years of service: 26 days
26-29 years of service: 28 days
30+ years of service: 30 daysAccrual begins Date of Hire - must be here 3 months begin utilizing accrued timePayout Upon Separation
100% following 1 year introductory period.
Sick Leave*Accrues per pay period up to 12 days per year. Max 960 hours.Accrual begins Date of HirePayout Upon Retirement:
100% max 480 hours.
Holidays*New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, Two Personal Holidays. Exceptions may be necessary in some County departments.Normally granted Holiday off with pay as listed
Payout Upon Separation
None.
*Exception for certain Sheriff's Office employees for holidays, sick & vacation accrual. Pro-rated benefits for positions less than 40 hours per week. Refer to Human Resources for additional information.
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After reading the Training, Experience and Other Requirements listed in the Job Description, briefly tell us why you are qualified for this position.
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With your application submission, please include a resume and two professional letters of reference. Letters can be from present or past professors, supervisors or colleagues.
Required Question
Location : Whitehall
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202200135
Department: Human Services
Division: Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 01/31/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Purpose of Position
Trempealeau County is currently advertising to fill a Social Worker / Case Worker - CCS/CSP position in the Human Services Department.
Compensation is dependent on qualifications. Please refer to Training, Experience and Other Qualifications.
Social Worker Grade: 9 Step: 1 $55,376 to Step: 6 $62,816 annually
Case Worker Grade: 8 Step: 1 $50,752 to Step: 6 $58,436 annually
The purpose of this position is to coordinate and facilitate services for clients enrolled in the Community Services Program (CSP) or Comprehensive Community Services Program (CCS). This position assists CSP clients maintain stability in the community by developing and monitoring service plans, providing case management services, assessing risk/protective services, and provides client advocacy. This position is to ensure that the services plan and service delivery for each client is integrated, coordinated, and monitored and is designed to support the client in a manner that helps the client achieve the highest level of independent functioning. The work is performed by a Social Worker in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, guidelines, and laws for the CSP program and under the direction of the Behavioral Health Services Supervisor.
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily and in a timely manner. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.
Assesses CSP and CCS client needs with the Recovery Team, determines eligibility, applies for, and utilizes appropriate funding sources. Interviews client, family, care providers, and others to gather case information. Determines client needs. Determines risk and least restrictive alternatives for care. To the greatest degree possible incorporate the client's unique perspective and own words regarding their recovery and needs.
Develops service plans in collaboration with the client and the recovery team, find and develop resources, access other agencies and make appropriate referrals, coordinate paid and non-paid support, and provide advocacy.
Provides on-going case management by coordinating, monitoring, and adjusting services. Serves as a member of the Recovery Teams. Provides Case Management services as needed for CSP program and CCS program. As the service facilitator ensure the client receives assessment services, service planning, service delivery, and supportive activities in an appropriate, person-centered, and timely manner.
Comply with patient rights, grievance resolution, and client confidentiality requirements of the local, state, and federal governments.
Advocates on behalf of clients. Contacts family members, friends, medical care personnel and other agencies.
Develops crisis plans on behalf of and with clients and updates plans regularly as needed.
Documents client progress. Completes required program forms, obtain necessary medical documentation, and write reports, case notes, correspondence, and other materials
Creates and presents public awareness information, reports, and presentations regarding services for mental health and substance abuse recovery. Promotes inter-agency cooperation between Trempealeau County Department of Human Services and area hospitals, schools, provider, and collateral agencies.
Maintains working knowledge of Human service programs, policies, manuals, guidelines, and statutes. Attend and participate in staffing and agency meetings.
Serves on area or state committees or boards related to social service programs or service delivery.
Maintains technical manuals. Assists in updating policies and procedures as directed by Supervisor. Takes and relays messages. Photocopies printed material.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to analyze data and information using established criteria in order to determine consequences and to identify and select alternatives. Ability to compare, count, differentiates, measure, copy, record and transcribes data and information. Ability to classify, computes, tabulate and categorize data.
Ability to counsel, treat and mediate and/or provide first line supervision. Ability to persuade, convince and train others. Ability to advise and provide interpretation regarding the application of policies, procedures, and standards to specific situations.
Ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information such as billing statements, expense reports, grant applications, vouchers, representative payee reports, Social Security Reports, check registers, budgets, assessment reports, case notes, school records, medical records, program policy manuals, medical equipment catalogs, case management manuals, computer software operating manuals, statutes, procedures, guidelines and non-routine correspondence.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with consumers, consumer families, attorneys, law enforcement, agency personnel, Judge, Economic Support, Social Security, school staff and medical care providers.
Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide and calculate percentages, fractions, and decimals. Ability to interpret basic descriptive statistical reports.
Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities.
Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory and/or judgmental criteria as opposed to criteria which are clearly measurable.
Training, Experience and Other Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, or related field, two years case management experience preferred, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Experience in developing community alternatives for children and adults with disabilities and knowledge of Long Term Care, Behavioral Health and other related programs preferred. Valid motor vehicle operator's license and/or available means of transportation required.
Social Workers are required to maintain their Wisconsin Social Work licensure or certification, to remain in the Social Worker position.
Case Workers may obtain their Wisconsin Social Work licensure or certification and be eligible to advance to a Social Worker position.
2024 BENEFIT SUMMARY
Trempealeau county (Regular Full-time/part-time employees) BENEFIT
Non-Represented Benefit Package for 2024. A complete packet of benefits information will be provided to the candidate selected for the position. This illustration summarizes the benefits presently offered by Trempealeau County and is not a guarantee of benefits.
Benefit TypeWhat you receiveEligibleWho Pays
Medical*County participates in the State of Wisconsin offered Health Plan.
$500 individual / $1000 family deductible.
Routine/Preventative services- plan pays 100%. Emergency Room copay - $60 per visit. Annual Wellness Incentive - $150 gift card for employee & spouse when annual physical/wellness screens complete.First of the month following 30 days of employmentCounty contributes 88%. Employee Contribution for lowest cost plan available within the County is:
Single Plan : $98.57/per month
Family Plan: $241.94/per month
Premiums vary by plan. Other plan networks available.
Flex
Spending Account
(FSA)$500 -Single Health Plan
$1000-Family Health Plan
County contributes either $500/$1000 for each employee enrolling in the county sponsored medical plan.First of the month following 30 days of employmentOption to contribute up to an additional $3,200 for medical and $5000 for dependent care per year. Expenses must be incurred 1/1/24 - 3/15/25 and submitted for reimbursement by 5/31/25.
PensionWisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Pension plan provides a lifetime retirement payment once vested (after 5 years) and have reached minimum retirement age (age 55 for most employees). Pre-taxed. Date of Hire
(may not be eligible for part-time positions)General Employees
Employee contribution: 6.90%
County contribution: 6.90%
Dental
Delta Dental WI Plan: Uniform Dental Benefit (UDB)/Preventative offers basic coverage for routine cleanings, x-rays, fillings (100% no deductible), orthodontics (50% for those 19 and under with $1500 individual max). Supplemental plans (Select or Select Plus) offers coverage for crowns, bridges, dentures, root canals, oral surgery, surgical extractions and additional orthodontics (regardless of age). Pre-taxed. First of the month following 30 days of employmentCounty contributes 88% of Uniform preventive dental when enrolled in group health insurance.
Uniform Preventative Dental stand-alone cost (no enrollment in group health insurance):
Single: $32.08 / month
Family: $80.20 / month
Supplemental plans also available for individual, individual plus children, individual plus spouse and family coverage at an additional cost- employee pays 100%.
VisionDelta Vision: Eye exams ($15 copay in-network), $150 for frames $150 for contact lenses and discount on Laser Vision Correction. Pre-taxed. First of the month following 30 days of employmentEmployee pays 100%
Employee: $5.72 / month
Individual + Spouse: $11.42 / month
Individual + Children: $12.88 / month
Family: $20.58 / month
Short-Term DisabilityProvides a financial benefit available up to 60% of your salary during time off work due to illness/injury up to 25 weeks. Benefit begins after 7 day waiting period. If hospitalized or under general anesthesia, benefit begins upon 1st day.First of the month following 90 days of employmentEmployee pays 100%
Cost varies based on age and hourly rate of pay.
Deferred CompensationAvailable plans: WI Deferred Comp (WDC) and Nationwide (NACO). Allows you to invest today for retirement. Federal/State taxes are deferred until your assets are withdrawn.AnytimeEmployee pays 100%
Available through payroll deduction (flat rate or percentage).
Term Life InsuranceLife insurance coverage for yourself, spouse and children. Plan gives you the availability to choose how much life insurance you want and need. Coverage is portable after employment separation.First of the month following 30 days of employment
Employee pays 100%
Cost varies based on age and coverage level electing.
Whole Life InsuranceGuaranteed rates for the life of the policy and guaranteed death benefit to be paid to your beneficiaries. As the policy builds cash value, you can achieve your financial goals or borrow against it should you need to. Coverage is portable after employment separation.First of the month following 30 days of employmentEmployee pays 100%
Cost varies based on age and coverage level electing.
Group AccidentLump sum benefit for off the job accidental injuries, pays in addition to other insurances, Low and High plan options available. Wellness benefit up to $150 (low) $400 (high) per year for covered individual. Coverage is portable after employment separation. Pre-taxed. First of the month following 30 days of employmentEmployee pays 100%
Employee Low: $12.26 / month
Employee High: $18.52 / month
Employee plus children,
Employee plus spouse and
Family rates also available.
Group CancerCancer Insurance to help you manage expenses of treatment (including experimental), pays in addition to other insurances. Plan covers cancer and up to 29 specified diseases. Wellness benefit of $100 per year for covered individual. Low, Medium and High plan options available. Coverage is portable after employment separation. Pre-taxed. First of the month following 30 days of employmentEmployee pays 100%
Employee Low: $16.94 / month
Employee Medium: $24.36 / month
Employee High: $36.14 / month
Employee plus children,
Employee plus spouse and
Family rates also available.
Group Critical IllnessLump sum benefit for critical illness such as heart attack, stroke, major organ transplant, end stage renal failure. Pays in addition to other insurances Benefit amounts $2500 - $20,000 depending on illness. Supplemental benefits also available. Coverage is portable after employment separation. Pre-taxed. First of the month following 30 days of employmentEmployee pays 100%
Cost varies based on age, tobacco use and coverage level electing.
Rates per Employee, Employee plus children, Employee plus spouse and
Family.
Vacation*Accrues per pay period per year as follows.
First year of service: 12 days
1-4 years of service: 15 days
5-9 years of service: 18 days
10-15 years of service: 20 days
16-20 years of service: 24 days
21-25 years of service: 26 days
26-29 years of service: 28 days
30+ years of service: 30 daysAccrual begins Date of Hire - must be here 3 months begin utilizing accrued timePayout Upon Separation
100% following 1 year introductory period.
Sick Leave*Accrues per pay period up to 12 days per year. Max 960 hours.Accrual begins Date of HirePayout Upon Retirement:
100% max 480 hours.
Holidays*New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, Two Personal Holidays. Exceptions may be necessary in some County departments.Normally granted Holiday off with pay as listed
Payout Upon Separation
None.
*Exception for certain Sheriff's Office employees for holidays, sick & vacation accrual. Pro-rated benefits for positions less than 40 hours per week. Refer to Human Resources for additional information.
01
After reading the Training, Experience and Other Requirements listed in the Job Description, briefly tell us why you are qualified for this position.
02
With your application submission, please include a resume and two professional letters of reference. Letters can be from present or past professors, supervisors or colleagues.
- Yes
- No
Required Question
