Family Services Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Professional Services Group is now hiring for the Safety Services Worker for the In-Home Safety Services program in Outagamie County!Are you passionate about helping 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 talented and compassionate professionals like you to support at-risk families in Outagamie County!JOB SUMMARY:The In-Home Safety Services program works with families who are referred from the Outagamie County Department of Health and Human Services to maintain safety in homes where children are at-risk for removal due to abuse and/or neglect concerns; and supports families who are working towards reunification. As the Safety Services Worker, you will work closely with identified 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 substance abuse issues. Our programming emphasizes helping families to develop formal and informal systems of support and resources.Apply today to join our mission of empowering children and families!KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SAFETY SERVICES WORKER:Provide face-to-face contact with families to ensure safety and cooperation with the safety plan, and to provide crisis response to de-escalate, support, and educate.Evaluate youth and families for treatment needs and refer to appropriate resources.Analyze client situations and histories to determine services required to control safety threats.Triage, assess, and, when necessary, refer families to community resources and natural supports.Act as a resource to evaluate and determine necessary responses in de-escalating crisis situations with youth and families.Provide follow-up face-to-face and/or phone contact with families and youth as needed.LOCATION: Appleton, WI. Local travel is required throughout the Outagamie County area to complete client visits within the home, with mileage reimbursement. SCHEDULE: Full-time 40 hours per week Sunday-ThursdayWHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!Mileage ReimbursementWork culture that values not only the health and well-being of the clients we serve, but also our staffOpportunities for advancement and professional developmentCompetitive 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 hourREQUIREMENTS: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.One year of experience working with at-risk youth and families is preferred.Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran statustags: family support worker, family support specialist, family support, child and family visitation and safety specialist, safety services worker, safety services community worker, family support, child and family support, family services, child and family services, child and family safety, safety services, safety planning, social work, human services, social services, social worker, child safety, family safety, psychology, sociology