WASHBURN COUNTY — Washburn County is accepting applications for a Child Welfare Case Manager or Social Worker in the Family Services Unit with the Department of Health and Human Services. This position provides services to families experiencing issues with child abuse and neglect, delinquency, parent-child conflict, and foster care. Considerable independent judgment, discretion, and boundaries are required in working with families, providers, and community agencies. This position will also work with foster care homes, including eligibility, licensing, and coordination.
Requirements:
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field. Wisconsin Social Work Certification or the ability to obtain is preferred. Must have a valid WI driver’s license.
Pay:
The starting salary range is $28.63-$31.79/hr for a Social Worker and $27.40-$30.43/hr for a Child Welfare Case Manager, DOQ plus excellent benefits.
How to Apply:
For an application contact the Washburn County Personnel Department at P.O. Box 337, Shell Lake, WI 54871, Ph. 715-468-4624, Fax 715-468-4628, e-mail or download an application from our County website. Resumes will be required with the completed application. Applications/Resumes will be accepted until May 2nd, 2025.
Additional Resources:
- Click Here to view the job description
- Click Here to download an Employment Application

Washburn County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Last Update: Apr 21, 2025 9:55 am CDT