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Child Welfare Caseworker PRN - Casual, Part-time

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Part time

Posted Aug 12, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

What experience do you have in child welfare or a related social services field?

What they are checking: Whether their background prepares them to work with families in crisis.

Tell me about a time you had to build trust quickly with someone who was guarded.

What they are checking: Whether they can connect with families who may be suspicious of child welfare workers.

How do you keep your skills and knowledge current when you work only occasionally?

What they are checking: Whether they stay up to date on policies and training despite a part-time schedule.

What would you do

As a PRN caseworker, you might step into cases you don't know well. How would you get up to speed quickly?

What they are checking: Whether they can review files and talk with the team to act safely on unfamiliar cases.

You're covering a visit and notice signs that a child may be at risk. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report concerns right away and follow safety protocols without waiting.

What's your availability like, and how much notice do you need to take a shift?

What they are checking: Whether they can be relied on in a casual role that depends on flexibility.

A parent asks you to promise their kids will come home soon. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can be honest and kind without making promises they can't keep.

About the work

How do you write case notes that someone else can pick up and use?

What they are checking: Whether they write clear, factual notes, which matters most in a role covering for others.

What do you understand about mandated reporting in Wisconsin?

What they are checking: Whether they know their legal duties to report suspected abuse or neglect.

How do you keep yourself safe during home visits?

What they are checking: Whether they take field safety seriously and follow practical precautions.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Every child deserves a safe and loving home. When parents are unable to provide this on their own, intervention is needed to ensure these children are free of abuse and neglect. We provide child well-being services to help children live in a safe and nurturing environment. We provide services to parents needing education and guidance to improve their parenting skills so their children can remain with them. We also provide services to children who are placed with foster families until they can return home or become part of an adoptive family. Our experienced professionals provide the following services to families in Milwaukee County and at locations throughout Wisconsin. • Foster Care • Treatment Foster Care • Adoption • Respite Care • Child Advocacy Centers • Family Case Management • Family Finding We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ Position Summary: Under the direction of the Supervisor, this after-hours position will provide the appropriate response necessary, including both virtual and in-person, to address exigent placement needs, safety controls and crisis response needed after-hours for both the In Home Services and Ongoing Services programs. Position Requirements: • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, psychology, sociology, criminal justice or related degree that meets child placing license requirements required. • One year of experience in the delivery of educational training, employment services, vocational counseling, social services or related field preferred. Child welfare experience strongly preferred. • Experience working with families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds strongly preferred. • Requires a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, personal auto liability insurance coverage and the ability to be insured by the CHHS auto insurance carrier. • Must use personal vehicle to transport children, complete in-house car seat transporter training within one month of hire and re-train biannually thereafter to maintain. • Experience working with families of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds strongly preferred. • You may need to respond in person - this is a part-time on-call position. • The hours are - Monday-Friday: 5PM-10PM; 730PM-12AM; 1130PM-8AM. • Saturday, Sunday and Weekday Holidays: 730AM-4PM; 330PM-12AM; 1130PM-8AM • Eligible shift differential and on-call pay. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

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