Winnebago Family Safety Specialist

Professional Services Group is now hiring for the Family Safety Specialist!

Are you passionate about supporting at-risk youth and families? Join our team at Professional Services Group! We are a community-based social services organization dedicated to supporting at-risk families through dynamic, innovative, and culturally-responsive programming.

JOB SUMMARY:

The In-Home Safety Services program with PSG work with families referred from the Winnebago County Human Services Department to maintain safety in homes where children are at risk of being removed due to abuse/neglect issues, or families who are in the process of reunification. As the Safety Services Worker, you will work closely with families to address a wide range of concerns including: safety, enhancing the parent-child relationship, parenting, household management, nutrition, safe and stable housing, service acquisition, education, employment, medical, mental health, and/or substance abuse issues.

Apply today to join our mission of empowering youth and families!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE SAFETY SERVICES WORKER:

- Interview and evaluate clients to complete the intake process of the Safety Services and Mobile Response programs.

- Analyze client situations, capabilities, and problems to determine services required to control safety threats.

- Act as a resource to evaluate and determine necessary responses in de-escalating crisis situations with youth and families.

- Conduct face-to-face contact and home visits with families to ensure safety and cooperation with the safety plan.

- Formulate, implement, evaluate, and review family safety and/or crisis plans.

- Mentor families in accordance with their safety and/or crisis plans.

- Provide parenting education, support, and advocacy to program clients through individual, family, and/or group work.

- Safely transport clients as needed.

LOCATION: Oshkosh, WI. Local travel is required throughout Winnebago County and surrounding areas to meet clients within the home or other community spaces.

SCHEDULE: Full-time 40 hours per week Monday-Friday. One evening shift per week and one weekend per month is required.

PAY RATE: $22.00 per hour

WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?

- Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!

- Mileage Reimbursement

- Holiday pay at time-and-a-half is provided for any shifts worked during recognized holidays

- Work culture that values not only the health and well-being of the clients we serve, but also our staff

- Opportunities for advancement and professional development

- Competitive benefits package, including: paid time off and company holidays; health, vision, dental, and life insurance; short-term disability; 401k and profit sharing; pet insurance; and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

One of our health insurance plans with employee-only coverage is offered with no monthly premiums

REQUIREMENTS:

- Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related.

- Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

- One year of experience working with youth and families is preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

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