Child and Family Response Specialist

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Professional Services Group is hiring for the role of Safety Services and De‑escalation Response Worker! Are you looking for a meaningful role where you can make a positive impact in your community? Are you passionate about helping at‑risk youth and families achieve their greatest potential? Join our team at Professional Services Group!

Here at PSG, we are a dynamic community‑based social services organization dedicated to helping individuals and families reach their full potential through innovative programming tailored to diverse communities.

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 and other community spaces.

Full‑time 40 hours per week Monday‑Friday; schedule will include rotating weekends.

• 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.
• Employee benefits available for part‑time staff include: 401k and profit sharing, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and pet insurance.

$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.