Child and Family Services Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Professional Services Group is now hiring for the Safety Services Worker in the Waukesha SAFE program!

Are you passionate about helping individuals and families achieve their greatest potential? Do you want to make a real difference in your community? Join our team at Professional Services Group! PSG is a community-based social services organization seeking compassionate professionals like you to join our Waukesha Safety and Family Engagement (SAFE) Program team.

JOB SUMMARY:

The SAFE program supports families who are referred to our services by the Waukesha County Child and Family Services Department. As the Safety Services Worker, you will work closely with families to maintain safety in homes where children are at risk for removal or who are in the process of reunification. SAFE programming addresses a wide range of concerns, including: safety, parenting, household management, nutrition, safe and stable housing, education, employment, medical needs, mental health, and/or substance abuse issues.

If you're ready to take on an exciting challenge and make a real difference in the lives of others, we want to hear from you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SAFETY SERVICES WORKER:

• Evaluate youth and families for treatment needs and refer to appropriate resources.
• Analyze client histories, capabilities, and needs to determine services needed to address safety concerns.
• Implement, evaluate, and review safety assessments and plans.
• Conduct face-to-face contact with families to ensure safety and cooperation with the safety plan.
• Serve as part of the Safety Team.
• Safely transport clients as needed.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.
• Act as a resource to evaluate and determine necessary responses in de-escalating and supporting situations with youth and families.

LOCATION: Waukesha, WI. Local travel is required to meet with families at home or other community spaces, with mileage reimbursement.

SCHEDULE: Full-time 40 hours per week. 8-hour shifts are varied within operational hours of Monday-Friday 6:00am-10:00pm, dependent on the needs of families; and a rotating three-week weekend schedule.

WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?

• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!
• 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 with employee-only coverage is offered with no monthly premium!

SALARY: $22.00 per hour

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related.

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

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