No salary listed — similar Social Worker roles pay ~$78k (median of 309 jobs)
About the Role
Entry-level CPS social worker in La Crosse County, WI. Rotating on-call including nights, weekends, holidays. County benefits and pension.
Join La Crosse County as a Social Worker – CPS (Child Protective Services) in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Benefits & Compensation
- Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
- Countywide insurance plans
- Vacation and sick time banks
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join La Crosse County as a Social Worker – CPS (Child Protective Services).
Key Responsibilities
The social worker will conduct assessments of child maltreatment reports and develop treatment plans to ensure child safety and permanency. They will provide case management services, coordinate family team meetings, and represent the department in court proceedings.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field and possess at least one year of experience working with children and families. Certification by the State of Wisconsin as a Social Worker is required, along with a valid driver's license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
La Crosse County ranks #14 of 15 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 32% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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