Placement Specialist - Second Shift

Professional Services Group • West Allis, WI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Professional Services Group is a community-based social services organization seeking compassionate and dedicated Placement Specialists to join our team in the Placement Referral Unit. The Placement Referral Unit (PRU) works collaboratively with the Division of Milwaukee Child Protective Services to research placement settings for children who are open to child welfare and who require out-of-home placement. As the Placement Specialist, you will receive information related to a child's family and conduct research to locate a potential placement with a family relative. The Placement Specialist will also ensure timely and well-coordinated placements for children requiring higher levels of care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field is preferred
• One year of experience in Child Welfare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct family member/non-relative background searches
• Update and maintain client databases daily
• Work collaboratively with County and/or State programs and other agencies
• Document all case activities
• Complete client phone intakes

Benefits

• paid time off
• company holidays
• health insurance
• vision insurance
• dental insurance
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• 401k
• profit sharing
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• pet insurance

What This Job Offers

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