Child and Family Response Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Professional Services Group is now hiring for the Safety Services and De-escalation Response Worker!Are you passionate about supporting at-risk youth and families? Join the PSG team! We are a community-based social services organization dedicated to supporting at-risk families through dynamic, innovative, and culturally-responsive programming.JOB SUMMARY:The Safety Services and Supervised Visitation Programs 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 De-escalation and Visitation 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. This role is also responsible for transporting children to supervised visits with their parents, siblings, or other family members, and ensuring a safe and positive visiting experience.Apply today to join our team!ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE SAFETY SERVICES AND DE-ESCALATION RESPONSE 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 Sunday-ThursdayPAY RATE: $22.00 per hourWHY 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!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.tags: safety services, de-escalation, mobile response, family services, child and family services, child welfare, social work, social services, human services, social worker, social worker aide, psychology, criminal justice, youth and families, crisis, child safety, family safety, child and family safety