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La Crosse County

SOCIAL WORKER - CPS

La Crosse, WI · On-site

... CPS. Through these relationships the social worker will work to identify the root causes of the behaviors or conditions within the family that are creating the safety concern for the child(ren) and ...

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How much do cps social worker jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for cps social worker in the United States is $78,890.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $93,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CPS social worker?

CPS Social Workers, or Child Protective Services Social Workers, are professionals who investigate reports of child abuse, neglect, or exploitation. They work to ensure the safety and well-being of children by assessing family situations, intervening when necessary, and coordinating services such as counseling or foster care. CPS Social Workers collaborate with law enforcement, schools, and other agencies to protect vulnerable children and help families resolve issues that may place children at risk. Their goal is to promote safe, stable, and healthy home environments.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a CPS social worker?

To thrive as a CPS Social Worker, you need a bachelor's or master's degree in social work or a related field, along with knowledge of child welfare laws and case management. Familiarity with case management software, documentation systems, and sometimes state-specific certifications is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, emotional resilience, and effective communication are crucial for building trust with families and managing challenging situations. These skills and qualities are essential for ensuring child safety, making informed decisions, and navigating complex family dynamics under pressure.

What challenges do CPS social workers face when working with families, and how are they supported?

CPS Social Workers often encounter emotionally challenging situations, such as addressing child safety concerns while working to preserve family unity. Balancing the needs of children with the rights of parents requires strong communication and conflict-resolution skills. To help manage these challenges, CPS Social Workers typically work within multidisciplinary teams, receiving guidance from supervisors, collaborating with legal professionals, and accessing ongoing training and peer support to ensure effective decision-making and personal well-being.

What is the difference between Cps Social Worker vs Child Protective Services (CPS) Caseworker?

AspectCps Social WorkerChild Protective Services (CPS) Caseworker
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Social Work (BSW or MSW), state licensureBachelor's or Master's in Social Work or related field, state licensure often preferred
Work EnvironmentChild welfare agencies, hospitals, community organizationsChild protective services agencies, government offices
Employer & Industry UsagePublic and private social service agenciesGovernment child welfare departments
Common Search & ComparisonFocuses on broader social work roles involving children and familiesSpecialized in child abuse investigations and family safety

Both Cps Social Workers and CPS Caseworkers work within child welfare, often with similar credentials and environments. However, Cps Social Workers typically have broader responsibilities, including case management and advocacy, while CPS Caseworkers focus more on investigations and child safety assessments.

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Infographic showing various Cps Social Worker job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,890 per year, or $37.9 per hour.

Social Worker - Investigative/Assessment and Treatment

Asheboro, NC • On-site

Randolph County, NC
Public Administration • 51 - 200 employees
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$60K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Salary: $60,155.91 - $65,668.00 Annually
Location : Asheboro, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202300965
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 09/04/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
Transcripts must be included with application. Sign on bonus: $2000, $3000, $4000 sign on bonus is available depending on the position and qualifications of the individual selected.
This is advanced, professional level casework position providing protective, investigative, counseling and case management services for children who are at risk for neglect and/or abuse, and/or dependency.
Employee provides social work services including treatment and immediate response to crisis situations for at-risk children in the most complex cases. Work may involve any number of tasks associated with investigation and/or assessment of alleged abuse, neglect, or dependency and substantiation of the allegation as prescribed by federal and state guidelines, providing expert testimony in court hearings, and following-up with case management and preventive services for clients. Employee analyzes situations and determines appropriate courses of action immediately or in short time spans and often under very stressful conditions. CPS social workers are responsible for accessing, identifying, and documenting abuse and neglect cases and finding the appropriate services to enhance child welfare. CPS social workers must be able to identify immediate threats made to a child and provide arrangements that comply with state and federal laws and agency procedures. These duties may include, but are not limited to:
Receive referrals of clients with a variety of problems which require social work assessment and/or intervention and make initial contact. Investigations and/or assessments must be initiated within the timeframes defined by NC General Statutes and related CPS policy manuals and can be immediate depending on the nature of the allegation(s).
    • Petition the court for immediate custody of the child or children and arrange for placement in a licensed foster home or in an approved relative placement in situations where it is determined that the children are at immediate risk and the family is unable or unwilling to provide a safe, alternate plan.
    • Maintain the case, including making all required contacts and completes all required documentation, until case transfer to a foster care social worker is complete.
Conduct investigations/assessments using a standard of fact-finding through interview, home visits, collateral contacts and/or other investigations in accordance with NC General Statues and CPS policy. Timely face-to-face contact with the family is required throughout the investigation and/or assessment phase.
    • Prepare social histories and family assessments. Document facts within the parameters of legal definitions of abuse, neglect, or dependency and the level of child well-being, evaluate information against risk factors.
    • Determine (make a case decision) if abused, neglected, or dependent or if the family is in need of services and what level of intervention is necessary to assure safety.
    • Inform clients of available programs and services to meet their individual needs, and encourage participation in the most appropriate activities. In the course of providing child protective services, the CPS social worker should have a clear understanding of the legal basis for intervention on an involuntary basis and to accept the responsibility for offering services to involuntary clients.
    • Review results with supervisor and make recommendation concerning case disposition.
    • Complete CPS investigations and/or assessments as defined by statutes and policy within required timeframes. Activities to complete assessment/investigative cases in CPS can include transfer to foster care, transfer to in-home services, or case closure with no services required. The CPS social worker should minimize the intrusion into the family without increasing the risk of harm for children.

Maintain detailed case records and develop and prepare statistical reports as required. Documentation must be clear, concise, professional, and up-to-date. Contacts with children, parents, and collaterals must be thoroughly documented. Collateral contact may include, but are not limited to, extended family members, neighbors, school personnel, medical personnel, mental health professionals.
Use prescribed tools and/or forms as required by policy. These tools/forms may be part of a technology system such as an electronic case management system, electronic document storage system, or NC FAST and can be part of a web based interface or standalone software driven.
Employee performs on-call duties when assigned.
Employee provides court reports and/or expert testimony in court as required.
Employees engages in relationship building: Builds rapport up, down, and across the organization; Establishes collaborative relationships to achieve objectives; Seeks win-win solutions to conflict; Develops network of professional contacts; Displays empathy and tolerates diverse viewpoints.
Minimum Education and Experience
Master's degree from an accredited school of social work and one year of social work experience; or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work and two years of social work or counseling experience; or Master's degree in a counseling field and two years of social work or counseling experience; or a four-year degree in a human services field or related curriculum and three years of social work or counseling experience; or graduation from a four-year college or university and four years of experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling or a related human service field providing experience in the techniques of casework, group work or community organization; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
One year of work experience can be credited for completion of the social work collaborative.
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