Child and Family Safety Response Specialist

Are you passionate about helping at-risk youth and families achieve their greatest potential? Come join our team as the Safety Services and De-escalation Response Worker with Professional Services Group! PSG is a community-based social services organization seeking talented professionals like you to join our team.

JOB SUMMARY :

The In-Home Safety Services (IHSS) Program with PSG works with families referred from the Winnebago County Human Services Department to ensure the safety of children and families. As the Safety Services and De-escalation Response Worker, you will maintain safety for families where children are at risk of being removed due to abuse / neglect issues, support families who are in the process of reunification, and provide ongoing support to maintain safety for families who have been re-unified after placement into residential treatment, foster care, or treatment foster care.

Apply today to join our team!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE SAFETY SERVICES / DE-ESCALATION RESPONSE WORKER :

• Interview and evaluate clients to complete the intake process.
• Analyze client histories, strengths, and needs to determine services that may be needed to control any safety threats.
• Create, implement, and review family safety and / or crisis plans.
• Mentor families in accordance with their safety / crisis plans.
• Provide parenting education, support, and advocacy to program clientele through individual, family, and group work.
• Conduct face-to-face contact and home visits with failies to ensure safety and cooperation with the safety plan.
• Act as a resource to evaluate and determine necessary responses in de-escalating crisis situations with youth and families.
• Safely transport clients as needed.

LOCATION : Oshkosh, WI. Local travel is required throughout Winnebago County and surrounding areas to meet clients within the home or other community spaces.

SCHEDULE : Full-time 40 hours per week Saturday-Tuesday

WHY WORK WITH PSG / CIP?

SALARY : $21.00 per hour

REQUIREMENTS :

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

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