Sheboygan Safety Services Worker

Professional Services Group & Community Impact Programs; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic social services organization as a Safety Services Worker, where you'll support families referred by Child Protective Services. This part-time role involves evaluating needs, advocating for clients, and ensuring safety in homes at risk. You'll make a meaningful impact in the community while working flexible hours primarily on weekends.

Benefits

Mileage Reimbursement

401k and profit sharing

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• Experience with at-risk youth preferred.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate youth and families for treatment needs.
• Analyze client situations to determine necessary services.
• Act as an advocate in crisis situations.

Skills

Compassion

Judgment

Advocacy

Education

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

Job description

Are you looking for a meaningful part-time role that can make a difference in people's lives? Do you have experience in the human services field OR are you a recent graduate looking to explore a new opportunity in the social services field? Join our team at Professional Services Group! We are a dynamic and innovative social services organization dedicated to helping families achieve their greatest potential.

We are seeking compassionate and committed individuals to join our In-Home Safety Services (IHSS) program. As the Safety Services Worker, 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.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of families in our community.

Apply today to join our team!

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 an on call 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: Office is located in Sheboygan, WI. Local travel is required to meet at client homes throughout Sheboygan County, with mileage reimbursement.

SALARY: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

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

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 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.