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Position Summary and Job Duties
This is a professional level Social Worker/Case Manager position with Rock County. The work involves acting as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in serving the clients and families of Rock County Human Services' CYF, CPS Ongoing Division, in order to assure that children are safe, protected and receive permanence. This position will cross-train in other units throughout the CPS department.
This position supports and promotes the Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles of the Human Services Department and performs in a manner consistent with the Professional Standards, Commitment to Co-Workers and the Family First Prevention Services Act.
75%- Engage families in a positive, working relationship to support them in achieving a safe home and permanence for their children. Services are based on a well-reasoned assessment and planning process with the family that establishes a set of goal-directed, time-limited and measurable activities.
1. Prepare permanency and case plans.
2. Evaluate the existing safety plan developed during the initial assessment phase.
3. Manage and assure child safety through continuous assessment, oversight and adjustment of safety plans that are effective in assuring child safety and are the least intrusive to the family.
4. Engage families in a case planning process that will identify services to address threats to child safety by enhancing parent protective capacities.
5. Measure progress related to enhancing parent protective capacities and eliminating safety related issues.
6. Access and monitor needed safety services including placements.
7. Update family interaction plans and safety plans throughout the life of the case opening.
8. Provide ongoing case management by coordinating, monitoring and adjusting services.
9. Collaborate with service providers to effectively work as a team.
15%- Participation in the court process to assure safety and achieve permanence.
1. Provide court testimony for judicial reviews, contested placement hearings, extension hearings and termination of parental rights trials.
2. Write clear and concise professional court reports.
5%- Perform CPS Access function which includes receiving, analyzing, and documenting reports of alleged child maltreatment. (The agency is required to accept reports from the community 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Rock County has an After-hours program that meets this requirement for reports received during non-regular business hours. This position does require working a minimum of two After-hours shifts a quarter.)
1. Gather information, interview reporters and determine what information is significant to the CPS Access purpose.
2. Sufficient information should be gathered specific to Wisconsin Child Protective Services Access Standards to support the screening decision and urgency of response of each report. This includes identifying present danger and/or impending danger threats to child safety based on the analysis of information gathered.
4%- Miscellaneous duties:
1. Attend supervisory conferences, staff, team and department meetings.
2. Attend in-services, mandatory trainings, staffings, and other meetings with supervisor's approval.
3. May be assigned to participate in committees within the department, county or community to represent CPS.
1%- Other duties as assigned.
1. Support new and existing staff by assisting by mentoring and teaching, as needed.
2. Assist and/or provide coverage for other areas/units within CPS, as needed.
Success Factors (KSA's)
- Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to plan and organize work effectively.
- Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work and its application.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws, policies and practice standards pertaining to Child Protective Services, especially Wisconsin Chapter 48 statues and Wisconsin CPS Access and Initial Assessment Standards as well as CPS Ongoing Standards and Integrated Case Plan.
- Knowledge of current social and economic problems and ways in which these problems affect individual families.
- Knowledge of human service/community resource types and how to effectively utilize them.
- Ability to maintain accurate, current case records in computerized data information system and prepare clear and concise reports from them.
- Ability to read and analyze detailed prior case records, organize thoughts, and write comprehensive case documentation.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the agency and community.
Job Requirements, Education, Training & Experience
- Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field from accredited four-year college or university.
- Experience working with adults and children with disabilities preferred.
- Bilingual skills preferred.
- Must possess and maintain a current unrestricted (not due to corrective lenses) driver's license and auto insurance pursuant to the Rock County Administrative Policy and Procedure 5.02 and 5.27.
Essential Job Functions (physical elements, equipment and working conditions)
- General mobility, including occasional use of stairs.
- Occasional bending, kneeling and reaching.
- Lifting and carrying approximately 50 pounds, which may included young children and/or infant/child car seat.
- Sitting, driving or standing for long periods of time.
Equipment use:
- Telephone-frequently
- Computer-PC and keyboard at desk or portable laptop in the field for case documentation entry.
Working conditions:
- Indoor-often
- Outdoor-rarely; primarily as a result of travel requirements to and from the office, client homes, schools, and other meeting sites in the community
- Cold temperatures-rarely; see above reference to travel
- Extreme heat-rarely; see above reference to travel
- Potential for contact with unpredictable and/or violent clients
Position Summary and Job Duties
This is a professional level Social Worker/Case Manager position with Rock County. The work involves acting as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in serving the clients and families of Rock County Human Services' CYF, CPS Ongoing Division, in order to assure that children are safe, protected and receive permanence. This position will cross-train in other units throughout the CPS department.
This position supports and promotes the Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles of the Human Services Department and performs in a manner consistent with the Professional Standards, Commitment to Co-Workers and the Family First Prevention Services Act.
75%- Engage families in a positive, working relationship to support them in achieving a safe home and permanence for their children. Services are based on a well-reasoned assessment and planning process with the family that establishes a set of goal-directed, time-limited and measurable activities.
1. Prepare permanency and case plans.
2. Evaluate the existing safety plan developed during the initial assessment phase.
3. Manage and assure child safety through continuous assessment, oversight and adjustment of safety plans that are effective in assuring child safety and are the least intrusive to the family.
4. Engage families in a case planning process that will identify services to address threats to child safety by enhancing parent protective capacities.
5. Measure progress related to enhancing parent protective capacities and eliminating safety related issues.
6. Access and monitor needed safety services including placements.
7. Update family interaction plans and safety plans throughout the life of the case opening.
8. Provide ongoing case management by coordinating, monitoring and adjusting services.
9. Collaborate with service providers to effectively work as a team.
15%- Participation in the court process to assure safety and achieve permanence.
1. Provide court testimony for judicial reviews, contested placement hearings, extension hearings and termination of parental rights trials.
2. Write clear and concise professional court reports.
5%- Perform CPS Access function which includes receiving, analyzing, and documenting reports of alleged child maltreatment. (The agency is required to accept reports from the community 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Rock County has an After-hours program that meets this requirement for reports received during non-regular business hours. This position does require working a minimum of two After-hours shifts a quarter.)
1. Gather information, interview reporters and determine what information is significant to the CPS Access purpose.
2. Sufficient information should be gathered specific to Wisconsin Child Protective Services Access Standards to support the screening decision and urgency of response of each report. This includes identifying present danger and/or impending danger threats to child safety based on the analysis of information gathered.
4%- Miscellaneous duties:
1. Attend supervisory conferences, staff, team and department meetings.
2. Attend in-services, mandatory trainings, staffings, and other meetings with supervisor's approval.
3. May be assigned to participate in committees within the department, county or community to represent CPS.
1%- Other duties as assigned.
1. Support new and existing staff by assisting by mentoring and teaching, as needed.
2. Assist and/or provide coverage for other areas/units within CPS, as needed.
Success Factors (KSA's)
- Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to plan and organize work effectively.
- Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work and its application.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws, policies and practice standards pertaining to Child Protective Services, especially Wisconsin Chapter 48 statues and Wisconsin CPS Access and Initial Assessment Standards as well as CPS Ongoing Standards and Integrated Case Plan.
- Knowledge of current social and economic problems and ways in which these problems affect individual families.
- Knowledge of human service/community resource types and how to effectively utilize them.
- Ability to maintain accurate, current case records in computerized data information system and prepare clear and concise reports from them.
- Ability to read and analyze detailed prior case records, organize thoughts, and write comprehensive case documentation.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the agency and community.
Job Requirements, Education, Training & Experience
- Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field from accredited four-year college or university.
- Experience working with adults and children with disabilities preferred.
- Bilingual skills preferred.
- Must possess and maintain a current unrestricted (not due to corrective lenses) driver's license and auto insurance pursuant to the Rock County Administrative Policy and Procedure 5.02 and 5.27.
Essential Job Functions (physical elements, equipment and working conditions)
- General mobility, including occasional use of stairs.
- Occasional bending, kneeling and reaching.
- Lifting and carrying approximately 50 pounds, which may included young children and/or infant/child car seat.
- Sitting, driving or standing for long periods of time.
Equipment use:
- Telephone-frequently
- Computer-PC and keyboard at desk or portable laptop in the field for case documentation entry.
Working conditions:
- Indoor-often
- Outdoor-rarely; primarily as a result of travel requirements to and from the office, client homes, schools, and other meeting sites in the community
- Cold temperatures-rarely; see above reference to travel
- Extreme heat-rarely; see above reference to travel
- Potential for contact with unpredictable and/or violent clients
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Who's Hiring
- Endeavors21
- State of Kansas12
- State of Florida11
- Bergen County, NJ8B
- Work Opportunities Unlimited7
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in human services specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field
- Experience conducting intake assessments and developing individualized service plans
- Knowledge of community resources, benefits programs, and referral processes
- Proficiency with case management software and electronic client record systems
- Active state licensure or certification such as LSW, LCSW, or CCM where required
- Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload and meet documentation compliance deadlines
Tips for Your Human Services Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to case types
Human services roles differ sharply by population served. A resume built around child welfare placements won't land an adult mental health position. Reframe your experience to match the client population and service model in each posting you apply to.
List every relevant certification clearly
Certifications like CPS, CWLA credentials, or state-specific case manager licenses are often hard filtering criteria. Put them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so a hiring manager spots them before reading your work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists human services specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by funding source, not just title
Job titles vary wildly across agencies. The same work appears as 'eligibility specialist,' 'benefits navigator,' or 'social services coordinator.' Search for the program name, such as TANF, Medicaid, or Head Start, to surface openings that match your actual experience.
Prepare concrete crisis-response examples
Interviewers for human services specialist roles almost always ask competency-based questions about de-escalation, mandatory reporting, or caseload triage. Write out two or three specific situations from your work before every interview so your answers are grounded and precise.
Negotiate start date around background check timelines
Most human services employers require fingerprinting and criminal history clearance before your first day. When you receive an offer, confirm the clearance timeline with HR and negotiate your start date to give the process room, so you're not scrambling at the last minute.
Human Services Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most human services specialists?
The companies hiring the most human services specialists right now include Endeavors, State of Kansas, and State of Florida, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Texas, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. County government agencies and large nonprofit service networks consistently represent the highest volume of postings.
How many human services specialist jobs are remote?
About 67% of human services specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by function. Benefits eligibility, intake coordination, and care management roles have the highest remote availability, while positions requiring in-person home visits, crisis intervention, or facility-based case management are almost entirely on-site.
How do you become a human services specialist?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a closely related field, as most employers list this as a minimum requirement. Build direct service experience through internships, volunteer work, or entry-level aide roles with a community agency or government program. Pursue any state-required licensure, then apply to specialist positions that match the population you've worked with most.
Can you get hired as a human services specialist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level human services specialist roles exist specifically for candidates with limited paid experience. Emphasize internship placements, fieldwork hours, or volunteer case support you completed during your degree program. County agencies and large nonprofits often hire recent graduates into trainee-level specialist roles and provide structured supervision toward full licensure, making them a practical first target.
What does the human services specialist interview process look like?
Most employers run a two-to-three stage process. An initial screening call covers your background and availability. A panel or one-on-one interview follows, typically using competency-based questions about caseload management, ethical dilemmas, and documentation practices. Some agencies add a written scenario exercise or a case review component. A background and reference check completes the process before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to human services specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to human services specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialization, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits your background.
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