Family Safety and Engagement Specialist

Professional Services Group • Waukesha, WI

35d • Hybrid

About The Position

Professional Services Group is now hiring for the Family Safety and Engagement Specialist in the Waukesha SAFE program! PSG is a community-based social services organization dedicated to supporting at-risk families through dynamic, innovative, and culturally responsive programming. The Safety and Family Engagement (SAFE) program in Winnebago County supports families who are referred to our services by the Waukesha County Child and Family Services Department. As the Safety and Family Engagement Specialist, you will work closely with families to maintain safety in homes where children are at risk for removal or who are in the process of reunification. SAFE programming addresses a wide range of concerns, including: safety, parenting, household management, nutrition, safe and stable housing, education, employment, medical needs, mental health, and/or substance abuse issues.

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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate youth and families for treatment needs and refer to appropriate resources.
• Analyze client histories, capabilities, and needs to determine services needed to address safety concerns.
• Implement, evaluate, and review safety assessments and plans.
• Conduct face-to-face contact with families to ensure safety and cooperation with the 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 and supporting situations with youth and families.

Benefits

• Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• 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 health insurance plans with employee-only coverage is offered with no monthly premium!

What This Job Offers

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