Job Description
LANGLADE COUNTY POSITION DESCRIPTION
SOCIAL WORKER AIDE
Department: Social Services
Reports to: Social Work Supervisor
Grade/Wage: Grade 18, $20.00-25.00/hour
FLSA Status/Hours: Non-exempt, 35 hours/week
Revised: 11/2025
Summary
The Social Worker Aide position works directly with clients and CFS (Children and Family Services) case managers. This position will require the ability to work individually and with small groups of clients on tasks including but not limited to money management, parenting skills, personal hygiene, nutrition, housing, safety services, and supervising family interactions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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.
Arrange and supervise family interaction visits when children are placed outside of the family home.
Provide transportation to and from family interaction, community visits, or medical appointments when necessary.
Provide budgeting assistance to families.
Provide in‑home parenting education to families.
Work with families on creating behavior management plans for children in their home.
Help families locate and access community resources.
Help empower families to advocate for their children’s needs.
Complete written reports and documentation according to agency guidelines and requirements.
Attend case staffing, unit meetings and applicable training.
Ensures that client confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Provide agency access according to Wisconsin State Statutes and Access Standards.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Two years of post‑secondary education in a business or human services related field, plus two years of professional experience in dealing with the public, and experience using a computer; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
Responsible for maintaining on‑going training requirements.
Valid Driver’s License.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to maintain customer and program confidentiality.
A broad knowledge base of Children and Family Services.
Basic everyday living skills are needed.
Understand, respect, and practice within the family’s cultural context, experience and history.
Display an ability to work with families who may not want services.
Complete written reports and documentation according to agency guidelines and requirements.
Knowledge of human behavior.
Knowledge of and ability to utilize a computer and the required software.
Ability to plan and organize work to make effective use of time.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to utilize a computer and the required software.
Ability to input data into a computer system.
Technological Skills
Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, and basic office equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit.
The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to be fitted and wear NIOSH 95 mask.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Normal office working environment with little or no discomfort.
The noise level in the work environment will range from quiet to moderately loud.
Langlade County is an Equal Opportunity Provider/Employer. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Deadline Note: 1st review of applications is Monday, December 8th, but the position will remain open until filled
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