Winnebago Safety Services Worker

Are you passionate about helping individuals and families achieve their greatest potential? Do you want to make a real difference in your community? Join our team at Professional Services Group! PSG is a community-based social services organization seeking talented professionals like you to join our In-Home Safety Services (IHSS) team.

JOB SUMMARY:

The IHSS program works with families referred from the Winnebago County Human Services Department to maintain safety in homes where children are at-risk for removal or are in the process of reunification. As the Safety Services Worker, you will support families by addressing a wide range of concerns, including: safety, enhancing the parent-child relationship, parenting skills and education, household management, nutrition, safe and stable housing, service acquisition, education, employment, medical, mental health, and substance abuse issues. IHSS programming emphasizes helping families develop formal and informal systems of support and resources.

This is an exciting opportunity for both experienced professionals and recent graduates looking to explore career opportunities in the human/social services field. If you are ready to take on an exciting challenge and make a real difference in the lives of others, we want to hear from you!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SAFETY SERVICES WORKER:

• Interview and evaluate clients to complete intake process.
• Evaluate youth and families for treatment needs and refer to appropriate resources.
• Analyze client situations and capabilities to determine services required to control safety threats.
• Conduct face-to-face contact with families to ensure safety and cooperation with safety plan.
• Serve as part of the Safety Team.
• Safely transport clients as needed.
• 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.

LOCATION: Oshkosh, WI. Local travel is required throughout the Winnebago County area to complete client visits within the home, with mileage reimbursement.

SCHEDULE: Full-time 40 hours per week. Schedule will include one required evening shift per week (2:00-10:00pm) and required rotating weekends (Saturday-Sunday) once per month.

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 now offered with no monthly premium!

SALARY: $21.00 per hour

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related.
• One year of experience working with at-risk youth and families is preferred.