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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Within the parameters of federal, state, county and agency guidelines, procedures and laws, performs social work activities for Adult Protective Services. All duties are performed under the guidance and direction of the Social Services Director and Social Worker Manager Essential Duties: Is part of a Social Worker on-call rotation that responds with law enforcement to after-hour adult-at-risk crisis calls, after-hour child protective services reports and makes placements as necessary; after-hour juvenile justice office intakes involving secure and non-secure placements. 2. Conducts State of Wisconsin Chapter 55 protective placement and Chapter 54 guardianship investigations. Prepares appropriate documentation and court reports. Testifies in court as needed and appropriate. 3. Conducts elder-at-risk and adult-at-risk investigations and prepares all appropriate court reports and documentation. Testifies in court as needed and appropriate. 4. Maintains case records to include pertinent, current, accurate information and correspondence, reports and other required documents. 5. Develops appropriate case plans with follow-up and revisions as needed. 6. Works with the 51.42 Board/Human Service Center, Public Health, the ADRC, Family Care, law enforcement and other appropriate agencies to assure services are provided that are in the best interest of the client and the community. 7. With the Director\'s approval, participates in meetings and on committees appropriate to Adult Protective Services issues. 8. With the Director\'s approval, provides training and education to other agencies and the general public on Adult Protective Services issues. 9. Consults with supervision on cases, including case status. 10. Attends required training. 11. Provides mentoring as requested and required to coworkers. 12. Assists with emergency planning activities, such as registration, relocation and shelter for persons subject to disasters. Participates in on-call for emergencies as advised by the Emergency Management Department. 13. All other duties as assigned. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to work with the public in a friendly, helpful, courteous and cooperative manner. Ability to represent the agency to the public in a non- judgmental and non-detrimental manner. Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds with understanding and respect. Ability to maintain agency and client confidentiality at all times. Knowledge of the economic and social conditions of the county. Ability to learn and apply state and federal program guidelines and laws. Ability to work independently (without constant supervision and specific assignment) and cooperatively with others. Must be proficient in, and display: organization, prioritization, written and interpersonal communication, moderately difficult math skills, and knowledge and use of contemporary office procedures and equipment. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: Successful candidates must pass a drug screen, background check, and other potential pre-employment requirements. Applicants must fill out Vilas County\'s application. Application materials, including job description, are available on the County\'s website, www.workforvilascounty.com Please return application materials to: Vilas County Human Resources; 330 Court Street; Eagle River, WI 54521; apply@vilascountywi.gov