Social Worker - Family Court Services

1 month ago
Waukesha, Wisconsin$63K - $88KFull TimeSocial Work
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Waukesha County, WI as a Social Worker – Family Court, M-F Schedule in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • This is an exempt level position working at least 40 hours per workweek.
  • Typical office hours: Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
  • Work is mainly performed in the office.

Requirements

  • Training & Experience Requirements 1.
  • A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university in sociology, social work, psychology, or a closely related field.
  • A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university plus one (1) year of professional social work experience.
  • Social work certification from the State of Wisconsin within six (6) months of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $63K - $88K
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Waukesha County, WI in United States.

Key Skills

MediationLegal Custody AssessmentPhysical Placement StudyAdministrative DutiesTestimonyCourt RecommendationSocial WorkPsychologySociology
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker - Family Court Services at Waukesha County, WI a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Waukesha County, WI is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Waukesha County, WI lists compensation for this physician position at $30k to $42k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
  • Transparent compensation ($30k–$42k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mediation, Legal Custody Assessment, Physical Placement Study, Administrative Duties, Testimony, Court Recommendation, Social Work, Psychology. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker will perform mediations, legal custody and physical placement study services, and various administrative duties for Family Court Services. Responsibilities also include making recommendations to Family Court Judges and Commissioners and providing expert witness testimony in court r...

Benefits package: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO, Pension Plan, 401k Match, Employee Wellness Program, On-site Clinic. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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Benefits & Perks

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Generous PTO
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Wellness Program
On-site Clinic
7.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 25%

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago