Family Services Specialist - Professional Services Group
Oshkosh, WI
About the Job
BECOME A FAMILY SAFETY SERVICES WORKER TODAY FOR $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!
Are you passionate about helping at-risk youth and families achieve their greatest potential? Come join our team as the Safety Services Worker with Professional Services Group & Community Impact Programs! PSG/CIP is a community-based social services organization seeking talented professionals like you to join our team.
The Safety Services Program with PSG/CIP works 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-process towards 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 team!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE SAFETY SERVICES WORKER:
- Evaluate youth and families for treatment needs and refer to appropriate resources.
- Analyze client situations, capabilities and problems to determine services required to control safety threats.
- Create, implement, and review safety assessments and safety plans.
- Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.
- Conduct face-to-face contact with families to ensure safety and cooperation with safety plan.
- Safely transport clients as needed.
LOCATION: Office is located in Oshkosh, WI with some local travel required to meet clients within the home or other community spaces. Flexibility to work hybrid/remote 1-2 days per week. Must be able to meet in-person with families located in Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
SCHEDULE: Full-time 40 hours per week. Base schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. One evening shift (2:00-10:00pm) per week and one weekend per month (Saturday-Sunday 8:00am-4:00pm) is required.
WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?
- Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!
- Flexible hours and great work-life balance
- Mileage Reimbursement
- 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 is now offered with no monthly premium!
SALARY: $20.00 per hour
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.