Social Worker Jobs in Wisconsin
Social Worker jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in healthcare systems, child welfare agencies, and community mental health organizations, with strong and consistent demand across seniority levels from entry-level case managers to licensed clinical leads. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay account for the largest share of openings, with established employers such as Advocate Aurora Health, UW Health, and the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families among the most active hirers in the state. The most in-demand specialties include child protective services, behavioral health, and school-based social work. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Location: Madison, WI
Full-time 1.0 FTE (40hours/week) | Day Shift | Monday-Friday | Hours 8 am - 5 pm
Make a lasting impact with Agrace
Join Agrace, a nationally recognized nonprofit leader in hospice and palliative care. If you are a skilled Social Worker who values meaningful, patient-centered care, this is your opportunity to make a difference!
How You’ll Make a Difference (Essential Functions)
The Homecare Social Worker is responsible for patient and family satisfaction through the provision of direct social work services by conducting assessments, providing interventions, creating and updating the plan of care, communicating, and documenting. The provides patient and family centered care consistent with Agrace philosophy, goals, standards, regulations and policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Initial and Ongoing Patient/Family Assessments
- Assess patient and family psychosocial, spiritual, grief and educational needs as part of the initial and comprehensive as per the patient’s individualized Plan of Care (POC).
- Advocate for patient/family goals.
- Coordinate transition planning in collaboration with the patient/family, homecare, and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
- Anticipate and respond to patient/family psychosocial, spiritual, resource, or grief needs. Round on patients.
- Care Planning and Coordination
- Collaborate with IDT and patient/family to formulate, implement, and revise individualized Plan of Care (POC) in the electronic health record (EHR). The POC to include goals, interventions, education, discharge plan, etc.
- Read, understand, and follow POC. Document education, interventions, and outcomes in EHR.
- Intervene, document, and report significant changes in condition or unusual incidents to appropriate IDT member such as client abuse/neglect, suicidal intent, harmful coping mechanisms or violence, etc.
- Facilitate communication among patients, families, and Agrace staff.
- Education, Intervention, and Resources
- Provide individual patient/family education and support regarding behaviors, emotions, and psychosocial adjustment to terminal illness, dying, and bereavement. Evaluate the effectiveness of education and adjust to meet needs.
- Provide appropriate education and interventions for patient/family based on clinical assessment and patient/family goals. Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and adjust to meet needs.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of community, legal, Agrace, and hospice specific resources. Refer patients/families to resources. Act as patient/family advocate to obtain resources.
- Assist with Power of Attorney for Health Care (POAHC), Financial Power of Attorney, Living Will, and Guardianship including assistance with POAHC capability and competency assessment.
- Miscellaneous
- Participate in meetings to plan and evaluate patient/family services.
- Participate in SW on-call rotation.
- Participate in education and outreach.
- Participate in death visits, including assistance with post-mortem cares using safe body mechanics.
- Precept new staff and students.
MSW may audit or oversee the work of BSW.
You Bring (Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s in Social Work (BSW), required; Master’s in Social Work (MSW), preferred.
- Current, unrestricted Social Work License in state of employment
- One-year paid medical social work experience
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
- Intermediate electronic health records skills; Epic preferred
- Ability to maintain confidentiality about patients, families, caregivers, staff, donors, and organizational
- intellectual property
- Ability to use proper body mechanics, safe patient handling, and standard precautions
Benefits
- Competitive salary with mileage reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees who are hired for 28+ hours per week (.7 FTE +)
- Retirement plans with employer matching
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday paid time off
- Comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and career development
About Agrace
For more than 45 years, Agrace has been an innovator and leader in both caring for patients and their families, and in educating others about death, dying and grief. We are the largest hospice provider in Wisconsin. Well known for end-of-life care, Agrace also serves people across southern Wisconsin who are aging, seriously ill or grieving.
At Agrace we are strengthened by the unique experiences, cultures and traditions of our staff, patients and clients.
Together, we pursue a vision in which every Agrace staff member is treated fairly, and every patient and client experiences the respectful, individualized care they need and deserve.
We foster a culture of belonging that celebrates people’s uniqueness and leads to meaningful, empathetic connections.
Agrace Health Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Location: Madison, WI
Full-time 1.0 FTE (40hours/week) | Day Shift | Monday-Friday | Hours 8 am - 5 pm
Make a lasting impact with Agrace
Join Agrace, a nationally recognized nonprofit leader in hospice and palliative care. If you are a skilled Social Worker who values meaningful, patient-centered care, this is your opportunity to make a difference!
How You’ll Make a Difference (Essential Functions)
The Homecare Social Worker is responsible for patient and family satisfaction through the provision of direct social work services by conducting assessments, providing interventions, creating and updating the plan of care, communicating, and documenting. The provides patient and family centered care consistent with Agrace philosophy, goals, standards, regulations and policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Initial and Ongoing Patient/Family Assessments
- Assess patient and family psychosocial, spiritual, grief and educational needs as part of the initial and comprehensive as per the patient’s individualized Plan of Care (POC).
- Advocate for patient/family goals.
- Coordinate transition planning in collaboration with the patient/family, homecare, and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
- Anticipate and respond to patient/family psychosocial, spiritual, resource, or grief needs. Round on patients.
- Care Planning and Coordination
- Collaborate with IDT and patient/family to formulate, implement, and revise individualized Plan of Care (POC) in the electronic health record (EHR). The POC to include goals, interventions, education, discharge plan, etc.
- Read, understand, and follow POC. Document education, interventions, and outcomes in EHR.
- Intervene, document, and report significant changes in condition or unusual incidents to appropriate IDT member such as client abuse/neglect, suicidal intent, harmful coping mechanisms or violence, etc.
- Facilitate communication among patients, families, and Agrace staff.
- Education, Intervention, and Resources
- Provide individual patient/family education and support regarding behaviors, emotions, and psychosocial adjustment to terminal illness, dying, and bereavement. Evaluate the effectiveness of education and adjust to meet needs.
- Provide appropriate education and interventions for patient/family based on clinical assessment and patient/family goals. Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and adjust to meet needs.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of community, legal, Agrace, and hospice specific resources. Refer patients/families to resources. Act as patient/family advocate to obtain resources.
- Assist with Power of Attorney for Health Care (POAHC), Financial Power of Attorney, Living Will, and Guardianship including assistance with POAHC capability and competency assessment.
- Miscellaneous
- Participate in meetings to plan and evaluate patient/family services.
- Participate in SW on-call rotation.
- Participate in education and outreach.
- Participate in death visits, including assistance with post-mortem cares using safe body mechanics.
- Precept new staff and students.
MSW may audit or oversee the work of BSW.
You Bring (Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s in Social Work (BSW), required; Master’s in Social Work (MSW), preferred.
- Current, unrestricted Social Work License in state of employment
- One-year paid medical social work experience
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
- Intermediate electronic health records skills; Epic preferred
- Ability to maintain confidentiality about patients, families, caregivers, staff, donors, and organizational
- intellectual property
- Ability to use proper body mechanics, safe patient handling, and standard precautions
Benefits
- Competitive salary with mileage reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees who are hired for 28+ hours per week (.7 FTE +)
- Retirement plans with employer matching
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday paid time off
- Comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and career development
About Agrace
For more than 45 years, Agrace has been an innovator and leader in both caring for patients and their families, and in educating others about death, dying and grief. We are the largest hospice provider in Wisconsin. Well known for end-of-life care, Agrace also serves people across southern Wisconsin who are aging, seriously ill or grieving.
At Agrace we are strengthened by the unique experiences, cultures and traditions of our staff, patients and clients.
Together, we pursue a vision in which every Agrace staff member is treated fairly, and every patient and client experiences the respectful, individualized care they need and deserve.
We foster a culture of belonging that celebrates people’s uniqueness and leads to meaningful, empathetic connections.
Agrace Health Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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The qualifications that appear most often in social worker jobs across Wisconsin.
- Active Wisconsin social worker license issued by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Bachelor's or master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program
- Experience with case management, documentation, and client service planning
- Familiarity with Wisconsin community resources, county human services systems, or state agency protocols
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interdisciplinary team settings
- Ability to pass a Wisconsin caregiver background check and maintain required continuing education
Social Worker Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a social worker in Wisconsin?
To become a licensed social worker in Wisconsin, you must earn a degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program and apply for licensure through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Wisconsin offers several license tiers, including Social Worker, Advanced Practice Social Worker, and Independent Clinical Social Worker, each requiring different levels of education and supervised experience. Clinical licensure requires a master's degree and passing the ASWB clinical exam.
Which companies hire social workers in Wisconsin?
Companies currently hiring social workers in Wisconsin include Ascension, La Crosse County, and Advocate Aurora Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Wisconsin's county human services departments and large integrated health systems are among the most consistent sources of openings across the state.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most social worker jobs?
Milwaukee, Madison, and La Crosse are the Wisconsin cities with the most social worker openings. Milwaukee drives the largest share of listings thanks to its concentration of hospital systems, county agencies, and nonprofit organizations, while Madison's government institutions and UW Health anchor demand there, and Green Bay's growing healthcare and social services sector supports a steady volume of roles.
Are there remote social worker jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're limited. Social work is largely an in-person profession built around direct client contact, home visits, and on-site collaboration with agencies and courts. About 31% of social worker openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and the roles most likely to offer remote flexibility are those focused on care coordination, telephonic case management, or utilization review rather than direct client services.
How can I get hired as a social worker in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to Wisconsin county human services departments, which regularly hire BSW graduates and new practitioners for child welfare and income maintenance roles, often with on-the-job training built into the position. Large employers like Advocate Aurora Health and UW Health run new-grad programs and offer support staff or case management assistant roles that serve as direct stepping stones. A completed field placement in a Wisconsin agency and an active provisional social worker license through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services will give your application a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to social worker jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to social worker jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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