Part-Time Social Worker Aide

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES GROUP; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401k and profit sharing

Pet insurance

Job summary

Professional Services Group seeks a compassionate part-time Safety Services Worker / Social Worker Aide in Sheboygan, WI. You will support families referred by Child Protective Services, addressing safety, parenting, housing, education, and health needs. Mileage reimbursement is provided, with weekend focus and potential weekday hours.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in social services and reliable transportation; one year with at-risk youth is preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in relevant field.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.
• One year of experience with at-risk youth and families is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate youth and families for treatment needs and refer to resources.
• Analyze client situations to determine services to control safety threats.
• Intervene as an advocate for clients in emergencies/crises.
• Evaluate responses to de-escalate crises with youth and families.
• Conduct face-to-face contacts with families to ensure safety and cooperation with safety plan.
• Provide timely client updates to involved staff/agencies.
• Safely transport clients as needed.
• Assist with Supervised Visitation Program to transport clients to family visits.

Education

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

Job description

Professional Services Group is now hiring for the Supervised Visitation Worker!

Are you looking for a meaningful part-time job that can make a difference in people's lives? Do you want to gain valuable experience in the human services field while helping families in your community? Join our team at Professional Services Group! We are a dynamic and innovative social services organization dedicated to helping families achieve their greatest potential.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking compassionate and committed individuals to join our In-Home Safety Services (IHSS) program. As the Safety Services Worker / Social Worker Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting families referred by Child Protective Services and the Ongoing Unit to maintain safety in homes where children are at risk for removal. You will work closely with families to address a wide range of concerns, including: safety, parenting, household management, nutrition, safe and stable housing, service acquisition, education, employment, medical, mental health, and/or substance abuse issues. The Safety Services Worker also supports families after youth have been reunified following an out-of-home placement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 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.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.
• Act as a resource to evaluate and determine necessary responses in de-escalating crisis situations with youth and families.
• Conduct face-to-face contact with families, per program standards, to ensure safety and cooperation with safety plan.
• Provide timely client updates to other involved employees/agencies.
• Safely transport clients as needed.
• Assist with Supervised Visitation Program as needed to transport clients to family visits.

LOCATION: Sheboygan, WI. Local travel is required to meet at client homes throughout Sheboygan County, with mileage reimbursement.

SCHEDULE: Part-time 10-15 hours per week. Primarily weekends with the possibility of some weekday afternoons/evenings.

PAY RATE: $20.00 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
• Part-time employees are eligible for the following benefits: 401k and profit sharing; pet insurance; and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a completed 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 at-risk youth and families is preferred, but not required.

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

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