State of Wisconsin
Social Worker
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Introduction
The City of Middleton is the Good Neighbor City and is a vibrant, urban ring city on the west side of Madison. Since 2005, the City of Middleton has been honored by Money Magazine, Fortune Magazine, and CNN as one of the top ten small city’s to live in the U.S. including “Best Places to Live for Families” in 2024. The City of Middleton is also the only municipality in WI to hold a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification.
The City of Middleton values integrity, teamwork, honesty, diligence, compassion, and strong ethics in interactions between and among employees, elected officials and the general public. We strive to be highly open, transparent and accountable for public actions, expenses and use of work time. As a City employee, you immediately become part of our work team and family. We value your insights in quality improvement and thank you for your dedication to make the City an even better place to live, work and play.
Position Summary
Under the general supervision of the Senior Center Director and Police Chief, the Social Worker is responsible for providing case management support and advocacy for older adults to help them remain independent in their homes as long as possible. This position works collaboratively with the Dane County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) and other community partners to assess individual needs and connect older adults with appropriate services, including home-delivered meals, adult day care, long-term care programs, and other supportive resources.
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Additionally, the Social Worker works in close partnership with the Middleton Police and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) departments to support community members of all ages who are experiencing challenging situations and/or circumstances. This position will assess and identify the community members underlying needs and connect them with appropriate resources aimed at addressing and resolving their situations.
Salary Information
$62,909 - $67,627 annually; dependent on qualifications.
Job Details
A regular, Monday - Friday, 40-hour work schedule is required for this position, split between the Middleton Senior Center and Police Department. Work outside of regularly scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required to fulfill the essential functions of the position. Attendance at evening meetings and special events may be occasionally required. Remote work opportunities may be available with supervisor approval.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
The requirements listed below are necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
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Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field Certified Social Worker (CSW) A minimum of three (3) years of experience in social work or a closely related field Access to personal or public transportation for job-related duties Other Qualifications The qualifications listed below are preferred, but not required to perform the essential duties of the position. The absence of these qualifications on a candidate’s application does not preclude them from consideration. Experience working with and completing needs assessments for older adults The City of Middleton recognizes that candidates may bring a variety of backgrounds and experiences. An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential duties, as determined by Human Resources, may be considered.
How To Apply
Apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/middletonwi/jobs/5336879/social-worker?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs. This position will remain open until filled and we’re excited to review applications as they come in! We encourage you to apply as soon as possible for best consideration.
Deadline to Apply
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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