Child and Family Case Aide

Professional Services Group • Waukesha, WI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Professional Services Group is now hiring for the Case Aide in the Waukesha SAFE program! We are a community-based social services organization that is committed to providing innovative programming to meet the diverse needs of our communities. We are currently seeking a motivated individual to join our team as the Case Aide with the Waukesha County Safety and Family Engagement (SAFE) Program. SAFE is a collaborated team of Safety Services Workers, Supervised Family Interactions Workers, and Case Aides working together to maintain safety in homes where children are at-risk for removal or are in the reunification process. The SAFE program emphasizes helping families develop formal and informal systems of support and resources. As the Case Aide, you will work closely with Waukesha County Social Workers to provide supervised visitation and transportation services, parent mentoring, youth mentor support, and conducting home visits.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related.
• Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with at-risk youth and families is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, implement, evaluate, and review desired behavior changes with family.
• Assist families in goal setting, planning, and home management tasks.
• Conduct safe visitations with family members.
• Evaluate youth and families for treatment needs and refer to appropriate resources.
• Implement, evaluate, and review safety assessments and case plans.
• Conduct face-to-face contact with families to ensure safety and cooperation with the safety plan and/or case plan.
• Act as a resource to evaluate and determine necessary responses in de-escalating crisis situations with youth and families.
• Intervene, when necessary, to prevent inappropriate behavior or to promote productive interactions between family members.
• Provide designated parent curriculum in individual and group settings.
• Safely transport clients as needed.

Benefits

• paid time off and company holidays
• health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• short-term disability
• 401k and profit sharing
• pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• One of our medical insurance plans with employee-only coverage is offered with no monthly premium!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level