Family Safety Specialist

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GROUP; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Holiday pay at time-and-a-half

Health, vision, dental, life insurance

Job summary

Professional Services Group is seeking a Family Safety Specialist in Oshkosh, WI. This full-time role involves working with at-risk families through the In-Home Safety Services program, including home visits and safety planning to prevent child removal; a $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related field, reliable daily transportation, a valid driver's license, and insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related.
• Must have reliable transportation daily, valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
• One year of experience working with youth and families is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview and evaluate clients to complete intake for Safety Services and Mobile Response programs.
• Analyze client situations to determine services needed to control safety threats.
• De-escalate crisis situations with youth and families.
• Conduct home visits to ensure safety and cooperation with safety plans.
• Formulate, implement, evaluate, and review family safety/crisis plans.
• Mentor families according to safety/crisis plans.
• Provide parenting education, support, and advocacy to clients.

Education

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

Job description

Join our team as the Family Safety Specialist for $1,000 sign-on bonus!

Are you passionate about supporting at-risk youth and families? Join our team at Professional Services Group! We are a community-based social services organization dedicated to supporting at-risk families through dynamic, innovative, and culturally-responsive programming.

JOB SUMMARY:

The In-Home Safety Services program 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 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE SAFETY SERVICES 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-Thursday. One evening shift per week is required.

PAY RATE:

$22.00 per hour

WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?

• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Holiday pay at time-and-a-half is provided for any shifts worked during recognized holidays
• 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 premiums

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.