Safety Services and De-escalation Response Worker

Are you passionate about helping at-risk youth and families achieve their greatest potential? Come join our team as the Safety Services and De-escalation Response Worker with Professional Services Group! PSG is a community-based social services organization seeking talented professionals like you to join our team.

The In-Home Safety Services (IHSS) Program with PSG works with families referred from the Winnebago County Human Services Department to ensure the safety of children and families. As the Safety Services and De-escalation Response Worker, you will maintain safety for families where children are at risk of being removed due to abuse/neglect issues, support families who are in the process of reunification, and provide ongoing support to maintain safety for families who have been re-unified after placement into residential treatment, foster care, or treatment foster care.

• Interview and evaluate clients to complete the intake process.
• Analyze client histories, strengths, and needs to determine services that may be needed to control any safety threats.
• Create, implement, and review family safety and/or crisis plans.
• Mentor families in accordance with their safety/crisis plans.
• Provide parenting education, support, and advocacy to program clientele through individual, family, and group work.
• Conduct face-to-face contact and home visits with families to ensure safety and cooperation with the safety plan.
• Act as a resource to evaluate and determine necessary responses in de-escalating crisis situations with youth and families.
• Safely transport clients as needed.

Oshkosh, WI. Local travel is required throughout Winnebago County and surrounding areas to meet clients within the home or other community spaces.

Full-time 40 hours per week Saturday-Tuesday

• 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!

$21.00 per hour

• 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.
• One year of experience working with youth and families is preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.