Safety Services Worker

Company: Professional Services Group, Inc
Location: Sheboygan
Posted on: September 17, 2022

Job Description:

PSG/CIP is a multi-service community-based social services organization that fulfills its mission of helping individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential through dynamic, cost effective and innovative programming responsive to the needs of diverse communities.WHY WORK FOR PSG/CIP?Be part of a great team that is passionate and dedicated to making a difference in the community!Opportunities for advancementProfessional development trainingsGreat work-life balanceCompetitive benefits package, including: paid time off and company holidays; health, vision, dental, and life insurance; short and long term disability; 401k and profit sharing.The In-Home Safety Services Worker works with families referred from the CPS and Ongoing Unit to maintain safety in homes where children are at risk for removal. Staff work closely with identified families and address a wide range of concerns including: safety, parenting, household management, nutrition, safe and stable housing, service acquisition, education, employment, medical, mental health and substance abuse issues.In addition, the In-Home Safety Service provides services to youth who have been re-unified with their family after being placed in residential treatment, foster care or treatment foster care. The position also provides services to families involved with the child welfare system that are at risk for out-of- home placement due to abuse or neglect issues.Schedule: This position will be about 15 hours a week. The hours of work will primarily be late afternoon and evening shifts (12pm-8pm) during the week and some weekends.SALARY: $17.00 - $18.00 an hourESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Interview and evaluate clients to complete intake process.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.Serve as part of the Safety Team.Participate and obtain all designated staffing and required training.Complete all required paperwork/documentation, per program standards.Attend all required staffings.Provide timely client updates to other involved employees/agencies.Safely transport clients as needed.Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or other related field.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 preferred.Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Tags: youth, teen, community, mental health, social services, human services, addiction counseling, supportive, nurture, career, treatment, crisis, kids, children, therapy, behavior, communications, compassion, positive, impact, continuing education, development, professional development, professional growth, advancement, family, familiesPI191715516

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