Jefferson Full-Time Safety Services Worker

Professional Services Group is now hiring for the fullt-time Safety Services Community Worker!

Are you passionate about helping at-risk families achieve their greatest potential? Do you want to make a real difference in your community? Join our team at Professional Services Group as the Safety Services Community Worker!

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 Safety Services Community 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 Community 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.

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE SAFETY SERVICES COMMUNITY 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: Full-time 40 hours per week. Schedule will include rotating evening and weekend shifts.

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
• 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 is offered with no monthly premium!

PAY RATE: $20.00 per hour

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.
• Must have a completed Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related.
• Experience working in child welfare is preferred.