Social Worker - Community Programs

The Portage County Health & Human Services department is hiring a full-time Social Worker position to support the Community Programs division.  
 

Build a rewarding career while helping adults in our community move toward recovery, stability, and greater independence. Portage County Health & Human Services is seeking a compassionate, collaborative Social Worker to join our Community Programs division. In this role, you will primarily support adults enrolled in the Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program through person-centered planning, coordinated care, crisis intervention, and advocacy.

Pay range starts at $31.65 / hr

Make a Meaningful Impact

As part of a recovery-oriented, person-centered team, you will help individuals living with a mental health and/or substance use disorder identify their strengths, set meaningful goals, and access coordinated services. You will ensure each consumer’s service plan is integrated, responsive, and designed to support the highest possible level of independent functioning. You will also provide psychosocial education, crisis intervention, service facilitation, family consultation, and court-related services under Chapters 51 and 55.

What You’ll Do:

CCS Service Facilitation and Care Coordination

• Complete comprehensive assessments that identify each consumer’s strengths, needs, values, priorities, and recovery goals.
• Partner with consumers to develop recovery-oriented service plans based on goals identified during the assessment process.
• Monitor progress toward goals, service effectiveness, and consumer satisfaction.
• Coordinate services with community agencies and facilitate regular meetings with consumers and their recovery teams.
• Help arrange appropriate placements and transitions of care.
• Prepare timely clinical treatment and progress notes in accordance with program standards.
• Present cases for clinical supervision and collaborate with treatment partners.
• Monitor inpatient treatment plans and develop discharge plans for consumers in psychiatric facilities.
• Provide transportation to consumers when appropriate.
• Support Chapter 51 and 55 proceedings by initiating court action, arranging witnesses, preparing reports, testifying at hearings, and recommending appropriate treatment and facilities.

Crisis Intervention and Chapter 51/55 Services

• Interview consumers, family members, law enforcement, medical personnel, and other involved parties to assess each situation.
• Determine whether referral to the Corporation Counsel office for legal action is appropriate.
• Review information and prepare dispositional recommendations for Corporation Counsel.
• Attend commitment hearings and provide testimony.
• Help family members understand the process, available options, and hearing outcomes.
• Provide case management and follow-along support to consumers after commitment.
• Collaborate with treatment staff to recommend dismissal or recommitment to Corporation Counsel.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or another human services field required.
• At least one year of experience within the past 10 years working with individuals diagnosed with a mental disorder required.
• Current Wisconsin Social Worker certification or eligibility for certification. Certification is preferred but not required.
• Must be a licensed driver and have access to an insured vehicle.

Benefits That Support You:

Portage County offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• Vacation available on your first day
• Choice of two health plans: a High-Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account and County contribution, or a PPO copay plan
• Wellness incentive plan with the opportunity to earn up to $600 per year with health insurance enrollment
• Flexible spending account
• Dental insurance
• State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan with a 7.2% County contribution
• Paid holidays and paid sick leave
• County-paid life insurance for employees working at least 30 hours per week
• County-paid long-term disability insurance for employees working at least 30 hours per week
• County-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Bring Your Experience to Portage County!  If you are ready to use your skills to empower individuals, strengthen families, and improve lives across the community, we encourage you to apply.