Birth-to-Three Educator/Social Worker - Human Services

Birth-to-Three Educator/Social Worker - Human Services

Salary

$30.52 - $33.17 Hourly

Location

711 N. Bridge St., Chippewa Falls, WI 54729, WI

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-40

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

DHS-Children Youth Family Services

Opening Date

10/16/2026

Closing Date

11/1/2026 4:30 PM Central

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Purpose of Position

JOB SUMMARY

The job duties of the Early Intervention Specialist include but are not limited to provide and coordinate early intervention services to children (age birth to 3) with a developmental disability, and their families; to provide special instruction, service coordination, parent education, supportive services, evaluation, information, and referral services; to act as a liaison between the family and the community. Services are provided in the childs natural environment and involve early detection of developmental disabilities and enhancing the familys ability to support their childs development; and to provide responsive, courteous, and efficient service to County residents and the general public.

Go to Job Description for full position description and search: Early Intervention Specialist.

Official Job Title: While this position may be advertised under a different title, the official job title assigned by Chippewa County is Early Intervention Specialist.

Application Deadline: Sunday, November 1st, 2026 at 4:30 pm.

Interviews will be conducted on Monday, November 9th and Tuesday, November 10th, 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties described below are indicative of what the Early Intervention Specialist might be asked to perform. This job description is to incorporate any county ordinances created for the position of Early Intervention Specialist. This is not an exhaustive list of job responsibilities and therefore other duties may be assigned:

Administrative Functions:

• Provide intake and screen referrals to determine appropriateness for B-3 evaluations.
• Provide public awareness activities and maintain an informed referral network.
• Participate on a multi-disciplinary team that may include acting as "primary coach."
• Evaluate and assess children for eligibility through an interdisciplinary process.
• Develop, record, and implement an individualized family service plan on childs needs assessment, in cooperation with the family and other professionals.
• Provide ongoing service coordination activities to eligible children and their families.
• Assist families and caregivers in meeting their family identified outcomes and negotiating the early intervention system and community supports.
• Educate parents about childs disability, learning style, and parent/child rights.
• Consult and coordinate with medical and collaborating partners regarding case needs and plans.
• Maintain case records containing pertinent, accurate, and current information.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and other records as required.
• Lead/participate in staffing on assigned cases.
• Provide information to planning committees and Human Services Board as assigned.
• Participate in in-service training and professional development seminars and/or workshops as directed.
• Develop and maintain the ability to problem-solve and to perform duties in an independent manner while exercising good judgment.
• Use discretion with clients; observe rules of confidentiality and maintain non-judgmental attitude.

Customers:

• All prospective, current or past DHS consumers.

Team Members:

• Any professional or paraprofessional we work with in the serving of consumers.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required at the time of hire or for the continuation of employment.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree, preferably in a health or human service field.
• One (1) year of supervised experience working with developmentally disabled children and their families.
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Early Childhood - Exceptional Educational Needs (EC-EEN) - 808 (or 809) licensing or a Social Work Certification upon hire is required.
• A valid drivers license required.
• A cell phone is required.

Chippewa County offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the following:

• Health Insurance - The County's Health Plan's Third Party Administrator (TPA) is AmeriBen. The network is Anthem BluePreferred network including most medical providers in the Chippewa Valley. The plan has a $3,000 - Individual and $6,000 - Family deductible with an HRA funding. There are four (4) Tier options for coverage: Employee only, $30 per month, Employee + Child(ren), $124 per month, Employee + Spouse, $150 per month, and Family, $212 per month.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) - The County contributes money on the employee's behalf and can be used for qualified Medical, Dental, or Vision expenses. All employees and dependents enrolled on the Health Insurance Plan qualify. A total of $500 per person enrolled on the plan, up to a max of 4 - $2,000 annually.
• Near-Site Clinic - All employees and dependents enrolled on the Health Insurance Plan have access to services at ReforMedicine. Services with ReforMedicine are FREE!
• Musculoskeletal Partner - Physical Therapy - All employees and dependents enrolled on the Health Insurance Plan have access to services at Doctors of Physical Therapy. Services with Doctors of Physical Therapy are FREE!
• Care Navigation - All employees and dependents enrolled on the Health Insurance Plan have the ability to utilize SorlarteHealth - Amplify Network. Amplify is a Tier 1 In-Network practitioners available for Chippewa County members to use. All Amplify providers are independent and are not within a large health system. The use of any Amplify provider will be $0 out-of-pocket expense! No deductible, no co-pay, and no co-insurance!
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS - ETF) - Employees (GME) will begin contributing 7.20% (2026) immediately to the state pension program through WRS. The County will match the employee contribution, 7.20% for a total of 14.40%. This percentage may change each year based on state requirements.

WPPA (Protective with Social Security) will begin contributing 7.20% (2026) immediately to the state pension program through WRS. The County will contribute 14.70% for a total of 21.90%. This percentage may change each year based on state requirements.

• Additional Insurance Plans Offered: Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, and Critical Illness, Short-Term (GME only) and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts.
• PTO - accrual equal to 7.09 hours of PTO per pay period (26 pay periods in a year). An employees total accrued PTO may not exceed four hundred eighty (480) hours. PTO hours roll over year to year.
• Holidays - 10 paid holidays per year.

For additional benefit details and premiums, please refer to the Chippewa County website and click on Government, Human Resources, and on the left-hand side Employee Benefits. Or click HERE to go to the page directly!

A GREAT CAREER BEGINS WITH CHIPPEWA COUNTY!

01

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• Masters degree
• Bachelors degree

02

Please list degree field:

03

Do you have the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Early Childhood - Exceptional Educational Needs (EC-EEN) - 808 (or 809) licensure?

• Yes
• No

04

If yes, which license do you hold 808 or 809 and which type do you hold?

05

Are you currently certified as a Social Worker in Wisconsin?

• Yes
• No

06

If yes, please enter your WI Social Worker certification number:

07

Do you have one (1) year of supervised experience working with developmentally disabled children and their families?

• Yes
• No

08

If yes, please describe your experience:

09

Do you have work experience with the Birth to 3 Program?

• Yes
• No

10

If you do have work experience with the Birth to 3 Program, please describe your experience:

11

Do you have work experience with children who have a physical or developmental disability?

• Yes
• No

12

If you do have work experience with children who have a physical or developmental disability, please describe your experience:

13

Tell us what you know about the Birth to 3 Program:

14

Have you ever been asked to separate employment or have you been discharged?

• Yes
• No

15

If yes, please provide details:

16

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

17

Interviews will be conducted on Monday, November 9th and Tuesday, November 10th, 2026. Are you available to interview on these days?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Chippewa County

Address 711 N. Bridge St. Room 100

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, 54729

Phone 715.726.7969

Website http://www.chippewacountywi.gov