Parent Support and Recovery Specialist

Professional Services Group • Oshkosh, WI

3d • $20

About The Position

Professional Services Group is now hiring for the Parent Support and Recovery Specialist! Are you passionate about helping at-risk families achieve their greatest potential? Do you want to make a real difference in your community? Join our team with Professional Services Group! We are a community-based social services organization that is committed to providing innovative programming to meet the diverse needs of our communities. JOB SUMMARY: Our programming provides intensive family-centered services to parents and families involved with Winnebago County Child Welfare. The Parent Support and Recovery Specialist focuses on strengthening parenting skills and parent-child relationships while addressing challenges related to mental health and/or substance use. Services include coaching in behavior modification, anger and stress management, basic life skills, and family budgeting, as well as providing recovery-oriented support. As the Parent Support and Recovery Specialist, you will serve as an advocate for clients by connecting them to appropriate treatment and community resources, supporting recovery and stability, and assisting families to meet parenting and personal goals that promote long-term family well-being.

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.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and review family treatment plans.
• Mentor families in accordance with their treatment plans.
• Provide parenting education, support, and advocacy through individual, family, and group work.
• Conduct regular home visits with families.
• Attend client court proceedings and provide updates on treatment progress.
• Organize and facilitate structured group, individual and/or family activities.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.
• Safely transport clients as needed.

Benefits

• Mileage Reimbursement
• Work culture that values not only the health and well-being of the clients we serve, but also our staff
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development
• Competitive benefits package, including: paid time off and company holidays; health, vision, dental, and life insurance; short-term disability; 401k and profit sharing; pet insurance; and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• One of our health insurance plans is now offered with no monthly premium!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees