In-Home Safety Services Worker
Company: Professional Services Group, Inc.
Location: Oshkosh
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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Job Description:
Professional Services Group, Inc.Description:
The In-Home Safety Services Worker works with families referred
from the CPS and Ongoing Unit to maintain safety in homes where
children are at risk for removal. In addition, this position
provides services to youth who have been re-unified with their
family after being placed in residential treatment, foster care or
treatment foster care. The In-Home Safety Services Worker also
provides services to families involved with the child welfare
system that are at risk for out-of- home placement due to abuse or
neglect issues. SALARY: $18.00 an hour. Plus a $1,000 sign-on
bonus! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Interview and evaluate clients to
complete intake process.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 in eWiSACWIS.Exercise judgment to intervene
as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.Act
as an on call resource to evaluate and determine necessary
responses in de-escalating crisis situations with youth and
families.Conduct face-to-face contact with families, per program
standards, to ensure safety and cooperation with safety plan. Serve
as part of the Safety Team.Complete all required
paperwork/documentation, per program standards.Attend all required
staffings.Provide timely client updates to other involved
employees/agencies.Safely transport clients as needed.Ability to
operate a motor vehicle safely and obey all traffic laws. Other
duties as assigned..
Requirements:
Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid
driver's license and automobile insurance. Education and
Training:Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology,
Criminal Justice, or other related field.Position must keep current
on information pertaining to client/family needs through seminars,
trainings, media, text and research.Experience:One year of
experience working with at-risk youth and families
preferred.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to work with
service-resistant population and advocate for individuals and
families. Ability to read, speak and write clearly in
English.Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in
establishing work schedule.Must be able to work cooperatively and
collaboratively with the Department of Human Services.Must
establish and maintain productive and professional relationships
with clients, colleagues, the school district, and other community
agencies.Must maintain client confidentiality.Ability to prioritize
and make appropriate decisions.Ability to work independently and
effectively manage time.Must possess strong oral and written
communication skills.Ability to provide culturally, ethnically and
gender sensitive services.Ability to follow directions and
implement recommendations.Possess creativity in identifying
problems and solutions.Ability to self motivate and remain on
task.Knowledge and compliance with policies and procedures as
detailed in the employee guide.Work Environment:This position
operates both in a professional office environment as well as
within the community. This position is required to go into client
homes and any other setting necessary to provide services. This
position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers
with various software programs, phones, photocopiers, shredders,
filing cabinets and fax machines. Exposure to environmental
conditions such as air conditioning, dust, odors, and outdoor
weather conditions occur. Exposure to household pets may
occur.Physical Requirements:While performing the duties of this
position, the employee is regularly required to: converse and
communicate with others; possess visual acuity which allows
employee to view a computer monitor, read documents and safely
operate a motor vehicle; remain in a stationary position as well as
move about inside the office or other community settings (i.e.
client homes, schools, county buildings); ascend and descend
stairs; operate a computer and other office technology; and move
objects and children weighing up to 20 pounds. Travel:Travel is
primarily local during the business day.Client Caseload and Hours
of Work:This is a 20 hour per week position with the potential for
picking up extra shifts as needed. This position will require work
on Sundays and a varied work schedule throughout the week.
Attendance:This position requires regular and reliable punctuality
and attendance.Duties:This job description is not intended to be a
comprehensive listing of duties, responsibilities and abilities
that may be required of the employee. PSG reserves the right to
change or assign other duties, responsibilities and abilities to
the position as needed, with or without notice. Equal Employment
Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status PI177222445
Keywords: Professional Services Group, Inc., Oshkosh , In-Home Safety Services Worker, Other , Oshkosh, Wisconsin
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