Rock Safety Services Worker

Professional Services Group • Janesville, WI

8d • $20

About The Position

Professional Services Group is now hiring for the Safety Services Community Worker! Are you looking for a meaningful career to make a difference in people's lives? Do you want to gain valuable experience in the human services field while helping families in your community? Join our team at PSG! We are a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to helping families achieve their greatest potential. JOB SUMMARY: The In-Home Safety Services (IHSS) Program works with families referred from the Rock County Human Services Department to maintain safety in homes where children are at risk for removal. As the Safety Services Community Worker, you will work closely with families to address a wide range of concerns, including: child safety, parenting, household management, nutrition, safe and stable housing, service acquisition, education, employment, medical, and mental health and substance abuse/recovery. The Community Worker also provides services to youth who have been reunified with their family after being placed in residential treatment, foster care, or treatment foster care. Apply today to make a real impact on the lives of families in our community!

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in child welfare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Formulate, implement, evaluate and review safety assessments and plans.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.
• Conduct face-to-face contact with families, per program standards, to ensure safety and cooperation with safety plan.
• 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