Foster Care Placement Specialist - Second Shift

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.

• 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

West Allis, WI. Position offers flexibility for 50% hybrid/remote once fully trained.

Full-time 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday 12:00PM-9:00pm with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.

This position is also assigned to a rotating after-hours on-call schedule. This schedule includes after-hours coverage for a full week (Sunday through Saturday), during weeknight hours of 11:00pm to 7:00am and weekend days 24/7. This rotation occurs approximately once every six weeks.

• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!
• 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;
  Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and pet insurance
• One of our health insurance plans is now offered with no monthly premium!

$20.27 an hour

Salary: $20.27 per hour

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

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