Rock Safety Services 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 Professional Services Group! We are a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to helping families achieve their greatest potential.

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!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SAFETY SERVICES COMMUNITY WORKER:

• 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.

LOCATION: Office is located in Janesville, WI with local travel required to complete client visits within the home, with mileage reimbursement. Some flexibility for hybrid/remote scheduling when client visits are not scheduled. Must be able to meet in-person with clients in Rock County, WI.

SCHEDULE: Full-time 40 hours per week. Scheduled hours are varied Monday-Friday and every other weekend.

WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?

• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!
• 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!

SALARY: $18.00 per hour

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.
• Experience working in child welfare is preferred.