Foster Care Placement Specialist - Second Shift

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GROUP; West Allis (WI); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company holidays

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k)

Profit sharing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet insurance

Job summary

Professional Services Group (PSG) in West Allis, WI seeks a compassionate Placement Specialist to support the Placement Referral Unit. You will review information, research potential placements, coordinate timely out-of-home care arrangements, and document case activities.

The role offers a flexible hybrid schedule with remote work up to 50% after training, and a path for professional development within a community-focused team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field preferred.
• One year of experience in Child Welfare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background and family-finding searches for relatives and non-relative connections.
• Update and maintain client databases on a daily basis.
• Collaborate with County and State programs, community partners, and other agencies.
• Accurately document case activities and placement efforts.
• Complete client intake calls and gather necessary information.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

BECOME A PLACEMENT SPECIALIST TODAY!

Professional Services Group (PSG) is a community-based social services organization seeking a compassionate and dedicated Placement Specialist to join our Placement Referral Unit (PRU).

The Placement Referral Unit works collaboratively with the Division of Milwaukee Child Protective Services to identify appropriate placement settings for children involved in the child welfare system who require out-of-home care. As a Placement Specialist, you will review information related to each child and their family, conduct research to identify potential placements with relatives or other supportive connections, and help coordinate timely placements for children who may require higher levels of care.

KEY RESPONSONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct background and family-finding searches for relatives and non-relative connections
• Update and maintain client databases on a daily basis
• Collaborate with County and State programs, community partners, and other agencies
• Accurately document case activities and placement efforts
• Complete client intake calls and gather necessary information

LOCATION:

West Allis, WI

This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule, with the opportunity to work remotely up to 50% of the time once fully trained.

SCHEDULE:

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Monday-Friday, 12:00 PM-9:00 PM, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break.

This position also participates in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule. On-call coverage is assigned for one full week, Sunday through Saturday, and includes:

• Weeknights: 11:00 PM-7:00 AM
• Weekends: 24-hour on-call coverage

The on-call rotation occurs approximately once every six weeks.

WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?

• Join a passionate team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the community
• Be part of a workplace culture that values the health and well-being of both the individuals we serve and our employees
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Competitive benefits package, including paid time off, company holidays, health, vision, dental, and life insurance, short-term disability, 401(k), profit sharing, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and pet insurance
• One of our health insurance plans is available with no monthly employee premium

SALARY:

$21.27 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field preferred
• One year of experience in Child Welfare preferred

Professional Services Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status