Child Protective Worker - Part Time

KENOSHA HUMAN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, INC.
3536 52nd Street Kenosha, WI 53144

Division/Department: Crisis and Stabilization Services
Location: Crisis Prevention Center
Job Title: Child Protective Worker
Reports To: CPS Support Program Manager
Type of Position: Part-time                                               
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt          
Schedule: As scheduled (Weekend Shifts)

POSITION SUMMARY
The Child Protective Worker provides response for KCDCFS’s Child Protective Service unit. Worker completes Access Reports for allegations of Abuse and Neglect and determines if any Present or Impending Dangers are identified. Worker responds to calls that come in alleging present danger threats and/or impending danger threats by conducting minimal facts interview to determine if child/ren are unsafe and takes the appropriate action.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1.       Respond to requests for service in a timely and appropriate fashion, providing service based on assessment of client needs
             a.      Determine method of response based on information from referent
             b.      Involve all family members in intervention where possible
             c.      Answer and respond to calls based on priority assessment when necessary
2.       Maintain professional relationships with all systems
             a.   Schools
             b.   Hospitals
             c.   Social Services
             d.   Juvenile Intake Services
             e.   Law Enforcement
             f.   Other community agencies
3.       Fulfill program expectations in cases involving child abuse and neglect
             a.      Follows Wisconsin Child Protective Services Standards for Access, Initial Assessment, and Safety.
             b.      Gathers required information for Access Reports and documents appropriately in WISACWIS.
             c.      Assesses child safety including the adult's protective capacities and the physical condition of the home
             d.      If children are unsafe, develop a safety plan to ensure child safety, including but limited to initiating Protective Plans, supervising children in need of a placement, placing children into foster care when necessary for safety
             e.      Makes referrals to community-based service agencies
             f.      Completes Confirmation of Safe Environments per the Protocol
             g.      Maintains accurate, meaningful, and current case records, reports, and other documents and correspondence, including all required documentation in the Wisconsin State Automated Child Welfare Information System
             h.      Documents client background information, assesses report for present and impending danger threats, and makes screening recommendations
             i.    Works as a part of a team
             j.       Attends in-service training and staff development activities
4.       Requesting Temporary Physical Custody of children
             a.      Follow guidelines established in Chapter 48 and procedure established by Juvenile Intake Services
             b.      Provide documentation immediately
             c.      Provide intake services to child, family, and placement providers
5.       Meet with Victims of a Crime Act (VOCA) consumers
             a.      Provide follow up as appropriate
             b.      Document all contact
6.       Provides immediate case documentation in eWiSACWIS
7.       Respects client confidentiality and follows Code of Ethics established by the National Association of Social Workers
8.       Follows schedule of hours established by coordinator
9.       Other tasks assigned by supervisor
PROFESSIONALISM
1.     Conduct oneself in a professional manner
             a.     Maintain the confidentiality and other rights of participants, families and staff and follow HIPPA Guidelines for all verbal and written communication
             b.     Problem-solve difficult situations in a timely manner
             c.      Manage difficult or emotional consumer situations by responding promptly to needs, requests for
                     assistance and services
             d.     Give, receive and act upon feedback from supervisors and co-workers in an appropriate manner
             e.     Maintain professional boundaries with consumers and co-workers at all times
             f.