Jefferson Part-Time Safety Services Worker

Professional Services Group & Community Impact Programs; Jefferson (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

401k and profit sharing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet insurance

Job summary

Professional Services Group & Community Impact Programs in Jefferson, WI seeks a part-time Safety Services Worker to support families referred by Jefferson County Human Services. The role addresses safety, parenting, housing, nutrition, education, medical and mental health matters to help keep children safely at home. The schedule is 12-15 hours per week, every other Sunday and 1-2 evenings.

Pay rate is $21.00 per hour with mileage reimbursement. Local travel is required.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation daily, a valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance.
• Must have at least 60 credits toward a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related.
• Experience working in child welfare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate youth and families for treatment needs and refer to appropriate resources.
• Analyze client situations, capabilities, and problems to determine services required to control safety threats.
• Formulate, implement, evaluate, and review safety assessments and plans.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.
• Conduct face-to-face contact with families to ensure safety and cooperation with safety plan.
• Safely transport clients as needed.

Education

60 credits toward Bachelor's degree

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The In-Home Safety Services (IHSS) Program works with families referred from Jefferson County Human Services to maintain safety in homes where children are at risk for removal. The part-time Safety Services Worker addresses a wide range of issues, including: safety, parenting, household management, nutrition, safe and stable housing, service acquisition, education, employment, medical, and mental health and substance abuse/recovery. The Safety Services Worker also provides services to youth who have been reunified with their family after being placed in residential treatment, foster care, or treatment foster care.

This is a great position for both current students and experienced professionals seeking a part-time position in the human services field.

Come join our team for an opportunity to serve families in our community!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE SAFETY SERVICES WORKER:

• Evaluate youth and families for treatment needs and refer to appropriate resources.


• Analyze client situations, capabilities, and problems to determine services required to control safety threats.


• Formulate, implement, evaluate, and review safety assessments and plans.


• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.


• Conduct face-to-face contact with families to ensure safety and cooperation with safety plan.


• Safely transport clients as needed.

LOCATION: Jefferson, WI. Local travel is required in the Jefferson County area to complete client visits, with mileage reimbursement.

SCHEDULE: Part-time 12-15 hours per week. Schedule will include every other Sunday and 1-2 evenings during the week

PAY RATE: $21.00 per hour

WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?

• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!


• Great work-life balance


• 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


• Employee benefits available for part-time staff include: 401k and profit sharing, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and pet insurance

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver\'s license, and automobile insurance.


• Must have at least 60 credits towards a Bachelor\'s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related.


• Experience working in child welfare is preferred.

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

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