Public Health Social Worker 1
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Job Location:
Milwaukee, WI - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 67435 - 76863
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforcededicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you have apassion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants pleaseconsider the following opportunity.
Purpose
The Public Health Social Worker 1 (PHSW) functions as partof a multi-disciplinary case management team that focuses on the psychosocialneeds of families.
NOTE: On a weekly basis applications received will bereviewed and the names of qualified candidates will be referred to the hiringdepartment for immediate further consideration.
**SAVE THEDATE**
The Milwaukee Health Department invites applicants to attendan in-person hiring event at the Southside Health Center (address below). Atthe event we will provide information about the role review submittedapplications anddetermine whether applicants meet the minimum requirements. Thosethat meet the minimum requirements will be invited to participate in an onsite interview.
Requirements for attendance:
- Submitted application forthis administrationof the recruitment.
- Valid Drivers License or State ID
Date:
- Wednesday April:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location:
- Southside Health Center: 1639 S 23rd St Milwaukee WI 53204
Submissionof applications in advance of this hiring event for Public Health Social Workeris strongly encouraged. Computers will be available onsite for applicants whoare unable to apply beforehand.
Note: Applications of those unable to attendthe hiring event or received after the hiring event on Wednesday April22 2026 will be reviewed and the names of qualified candidates will bereferred to the hiring department for immediate further consideration.
Essential Functions
Case Management
- Provide direct consultation to help clients identify concerns consider effective solutions and find reliable resources.
- Work in collaboration with internal public health nurses doulas fatherhood specialists public health educators community-based agencies and other MHD teams in providing social service referrals to MHD clients.
- Refer clients to specialists such as childcare financial assistance food stamps health insurance coverage alcohol and drug rehabilitation mental health counseling and domestic violence treatment.
- Develop and maintain supportive and trusting relationships with clients and other members of the family unit to promote independent and empowered action by families.
- Provide ongoing home visits and phone contact based on family needs as prescribed by Empowering Families protocols and the respective evidence-based home visitation model.
- Act as an advocate for families regarding needed resources from governmental community and private agencies.
- Maintain records and prepare reports of services and activities.
- Function as a member of the multidisciplinary team working in a dyad comprised of a public health nurse and public health social worker; participate in case briefing sessions with other team members.
- Develop and implement case management and care plans for resolution of assessed client/family needs; document social work case management within designated databases according to MHDs policies and Medicaid requirements.
- Complete developmental screening and assessment of clients physical social psychological and environmental health status.
- Provide consultation for primary secondary and tertiary health problems.
- Provide parenting education and evidence-based curriculum to families customized to their identified goals and needs.
- Teach prevention and promote the adoption of healthy behaviors including safe sleep home safety social support and maternal child health.
- Support or facilitate parent/family group activities held intermittently throughout the year.
Community Linkage andAdvocacy
- Attend program meetings training sessions and community meetings; participate in the orientation and on-going training for EFM.
- Serve as a liaison with hospitals government services and community agencies for social service needs of mothers and infants.
- Represent the MHD and its policies and strategies in the community.
- Develop relationships between the MHD and the community to enhance advocacy for clients and their needs.
Program Evaluation
- Evaluate and provide assistance to determine the effectiveness of particular services and home visiting interventions.
- Participate in data collection quality improvement projects program evaluation and preparation of reports pertinent to objectives of the program.
- Assess community needs for input into MHD programs.
We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who areinterested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during thehiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of1990 as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)of 2008.
Conditions of Employment
- Must carry a mobile device during business hours.
- Must be willing to occasionally work outside of standard business hours (evenings and weekends) as required by the needs of the department.
- Travel outside the City of Milwaukee occasionally overnight or weekends for training purposes or toparticipate in meetings as a representative of the City.
- Must respond to an emergency or a broad-impact event.
- Pre-Employment Vaccination and Screening Requirements:
- Annual TB Test
- Annual Covid-19 and Influenza vaccinations
- Pre-employment immunity verification required for MMR Varicella and Hepatitis B
- If not immune vaccination or an approved exemption is required.
- Vaccination series only needs to be done once.
- Required pre-employment tests include:
- Physical Exam with 25 lb. lift test
- Vision Exam
- Audio-Gram
- Drug Screen - Non DOT
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelors degree in social work from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Social Worker certification or Temporary Social Worker certification issued by the State of Wisconsin at time of appointment.
- A valid Social Worker certification must be maintained throughout employment.
NOTE: Applicants must list their certificate number and effective dates on the supplemental questionnaire portion of the online application and attach a copy of their valid State of Wisconsin certificate to the online application (or temporary certificate information if applicable). - Valid drivers license and possession of a properly insured vehicle for use on the job at time of appointment and throughout employment. Private Auto Allowance May Be Paid Pursuant to Section 350-183 of The Milwaukee Code.
NOTICE:Please do not attach your academic transcriptsto your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidateseducation as part of the background screening process prior to extending anyjob offers.
Desirable Qualifications
- Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
- Experience in home visitation maternal and child and/or Public Health.
- Ability to provide interpretation for Spanish Burmese Karen Rohingya Swahili or Hmong speaking clients.
Knowledge Skills Abilities & Other Characteristics
Technical
- Knowledge of best practice in the field of social work including healthy family and social relationships.
- Knowledge of contemporary theories of child development issues practices and trends.
- Knowledge of social services agencies and other resources.
- Knowledge of the social determinants of health.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with computers including word processing database projectmanagement andspreadsheet applications and case management information systems.
- Ability to read and interpret work-related documents.
Interpersonal and Communication
- Interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain effective working relationships withclients multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary staff other agencies and the public.
- Ability to work cooperatively effectively and fairly with coworkers and citizens whose backgrounds may differ from ones own.
- Ability to manage emotional or difficult client situations.
- Ability to provide services in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Ability to write clearly and informatively including reports business correspondence and procedural manuals.
- Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in order to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients and the general public.
Judgment and Time Management
- Ability to independently plan organize and prioritize work to achieve objectives within deadlines.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgement.
- Ability to appropriately handle sensitive information and to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Honesty integrity professionalism and the ability to serve as an effective steward of City resources.
Current Salary
The current salary range(2FN) is$64841-$73907annuallyand the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residentsis$67435-$76863annually.Appointment above the minimum ispossible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subjectto approval.
BENEFITS
The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefitprogram that includes the following:
- Wisconsin Retirement Systems (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Onsite Clinic Services
- Onsite Employee Assistance Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Tuition Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
- Flexible Spending Arrangement
- Commuter Value Pass
THE SELECTION PROCESSwill be job-related and willconsist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of educationexperience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performancetest a structured interview or other assessment methods. The Department ofEmployee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualifiedcandidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structuredinterviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weightswill be determined by further analysis of the job.
THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT.Applications will beaccepted and interviews held during2026 as often as required to meet theneeds of the City. Qualified applicants will be notified by email of the datetime and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law the Cityof Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant isresponsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the timeand place designated by the City of Milwaukee. Employment may be possibleimmediately following the examination if positions are vacant at that time. Thenames of successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list in a rankdetermined by the final grade without reference to the date of the names of candidates who pass all phases of the selection process may remainon an eligible list resulting from a continuous examination for up to six months.
Additional Information
- Applications and further information can be accessed by visiting you would like assistance completing an application please contact the Department of Employee Relations at or
- The Department of Employee Relations is in City Hall 200 E. Wells St Room 706 Milwaukee WI 53202.
Conclusion
EEO Code 208
The City of Milwaukee values and encouragesdiversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
