Social Worker - Family Court Services
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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
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.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
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
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