Full-Time Family Safety Response Worker

Are you looking for a meaningful career to 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 organization dedicated to helping families achieve their greatest potential.

JOB SUMMARY :

The In-Home Safety Services (IHSS) Program works with families referred from the Rock County Human Services Department to maintain safety in homes where children are at risk for removal. As the Safety Services Community Worker, you will work closely with families to address a wide range of concerns, including : child safety, parenting, household management, nutrition, safe and stable housing, service acquisition, education, employment, medical, and mental health and substance abuse / recovery. The 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.

Apply today to make a real impact on the lives of families in our community!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 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, per program standards, to ensure safety and cooperation with safety plan.
• Safely transport clients as needed.

LOCATION : Janesville, WI. Local travel is required in the Rock County area to complete client visits, with mileage reimbursement.

SCHEDULE : Full-time 40 hours per week. Scheduled hours are varied and will include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

WHY WORK WITH PSG / CIP?

SALARY : $20.00 per hour

REQUIREMENTS :

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

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