A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
Social Worker Oneida County Human Services 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? Oneida County is accepting applications for a Social Worker position in our Children, Youth and Families unit, serving children and youth in Child Welfare and Youth Justice. If you are a certified Social Worker or are working towards a Social Worker certification, this may be the position for you!
JOB DUTIES
The work involves determining the needs of children and families, arranging services, and making referrals to other resources as needed. Position provides opportunities for growth and learning experiences. Supervision and excellent training is provided.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSING
Ideal candidates 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. Qualified applicants must 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.
WAGES AND BENEFITS
Starting 2026 hourly rate of $30.21 to $34.52, based on prior experience, plus an excellent benefit package, including Wisconsin Retirement System benefits, affordable health, dental and vision insurance and a PTO (Paid Time Off) package with the ability to carryover unused PTO into future years.
WORK HOURS AND SCHEDULE
Position works weekdays, 40 hours per week, with the ability to work some hours remotely; flexible work schedule available. The position also requires limited paid 24-hour on-call duties (approximately 30 days per year). Complete job description and required Oneida County application can be obtained at www.oneidacountywi.gov. Completed application, resume, and college transcripts can be mailed to Oneida County
LRES, P.O.
Box 400, Rhinelander, WI 54501 or emailed to KLPayne@oneidacountywi.gov. Deadline to apply is Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Oneida County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
