Children Services Worker

Would you like the opportunity to work with children and families in a Trauma Informed Agency that empowers, educates and supports agency staff to provide services in a caring, compassionate and safe environment?  If you have a bachelor degree in a qualifying field, this may be the position you are looking for.   

Qualified applicant must have a Bachelor degree in Social Work or other Human Services field such as psychology, sociology, or criminal justice, and be eligible for certification as a Certified Social Worker through the State of Wisconsin or already be certified. Applicants with a training certificate or who can obtain a training certificate are encouraged to apply.  For more information, please visit: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/SocialWorkerTrainingCertificate/Default.aspx.    

We have current openings as a Children Services Worker in our Children, Youth and Families unit, serving children and youth in Child Welfare and Youth Justice.  This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position.  Starting 2025 hourly rate of $27.27 to $29.61, based on prior experience, plus generous fringe benefit package. 

Excellent Benefit package includes:

    ▪  Ability to work from home

      ▪  Flexible Work Schedule

      ▪  Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) with ability to bank unused hours in future years 

      ▪  Health Insurance with employer sponsored HRA account OR incentive 

          payment to waive health coverage

      ▪  Wisconsin Retirement System participation

The work involves determining the needs of the child/family, arranging needed services, and making referrals to other resources as needed.  Position provides opportunities for growth and learning experiences. Supervision is provided.  The position also requires limited paid 24-hour on-call duties (approximately 30 days per year). 

Must be able to:  gather, access and use information in developing case plans; ability to engage families; plan and provide appropriate and effective referrals; knowledge of the principles and practices of social work; knowledge of laws, regulations, and practices pertaining to social service programs; good oral and written communication skills; ability to maintain accurate records; strong computer skills; have a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License. Must be able to pass 40 wpm typing test.

Complete job description and required Oneida County application can be obtained at www.oneidacountywi.gov.  Completed Oneida County application along with resume and college transcripts can be emailed to jlueneburg@oneidacountywi.gov or mailed to Oneida County Personnel, P.O. Box 400, Rhinelander, WI 54501. 

Deadline to apply is Monday, February 3, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.

Oneida County is an Equal Opportunity Employer