Family Centered Support Specialist

Professional Services Group & Community Impact Programs; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Health, vision, dental, life insurance

401k and profit sharing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Professional Services Group in Brown County is seeking a Family Centered Support Specialist to provide in-home education and support to families, helping children remain with or return to their parental home.

You will work with families on supervision, home management, parenting, budgeting, and connecting to community resources, including support for those affected by substance abuse through AODA and mental health services.

Qualifications

• Provide regular face-to-face contact with families referred by Brown County Health and Human Services/Child Welfare Department.
• Formulate, implement, evaluate, and review family treatment plans.
• Demonstrate ability to provide in-home meetings multiple days per week based on family needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide parenting education, support, and advocacy to program participants through individual and family work.
• Assist parents in locating services to address treatment needs for themselves and/or their child/youth.
• Create an in-home support plan that families can use during crises.
• Exercise judgement to intervene as an advocate for families in emergency and crisis situations.
• Organize and facilitate structured individual and/or family activities.
• Provide thorough and accurate updates on families' progress weekly to case manager and make appropriate recommendations.
• Safety transport individuals as needed, following appropriate car seat safety requirements.

Skills

Face-to-face communication

In-home service delivery

Advocacy

Parent education

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related

Job description

Professional Services Group is now hiring for the Support Specialist in our Family Centered Supportive Services program in Brown County!

Are you passionate about supporting families to achieve their greatest potential? Do you want to make a real difference in your community? Join our team with PSG! We are a community-based social services organization dedicated to helping individuals and families through dynamic and innovative programming responsive to our diverse communities.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Brown County Family Centered Supportive Services program provides in-home services to parents and families through family-specific parent education and support services so that children and youth may remain in, or be returned to, their parental home. As the Family Centered Support Specialist, you will work closely with families to address such topics as supervision, basic home management, basic parenting assistance, parent education, and social support; and supporting family goals related to increasing family engagement, regulating emotion, behavior modification techniques, anger and stress management, basic life skills, connecting to community resources, and family budgeting skills. This position also provides intensive, hands-on support to parents impacted by substance abuse by connecting them to AODA and mental health treatment, recovery support, and community resources.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FAMILY CENTERED SUPPORT SPECIALIST:

• Provide regular face-to-face contact with families referred by Brown County Health and Human Services / Child Welfare Department.
• Formulate, implement, evaluate, and review family treatment plans.
• Provide in-home meetings multiple days per week based on family availability and level of need.
• Provide parenting education, support, and advocacy to program participants through individual and family work.
• Assist parents in locating services to address treatment needs for themselves and/or their child/youth.
• Create an in-home support plan that families can use during crises
• Exercise judgement to intervene as an advocate for families in emergency and crisis situations.
• Organize and facilitate structured individual and/or family activities.
• Provide thorough and accurate updates on families' progress weekly to case manager and make appropriate recommendations.
• Safety transport individuals as needed, following appropriate car seat safety requirements.

LOCATION:

Green Bay, WI with local travel required throughout the Brown County area, with mileage reimbursement provided

SCHEDULE:

Full-time 40 hours per week. Schedule will require two evening shifts per week (ending at 8:00 PM) and one weekend day per month

PAY RATE:

$24.00 per hour

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!

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.
• Must have at least one year of previous experience working with youth and families.

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