AODA Parent Recovery Specialist

Company: Professional Services Group, Inc.
Location: Oshkosh
Posted on: May 20, 2023

Job Description:

Professional Services Group, Inc.Description:***JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY FOR $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!***PSG/CIP is a multi-service community-based social services organization that fulfills its mission of helping individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential through dynamic, cost effective and innovative programming responsive to the needs of diverse communities.JOB SUMMARY:The Parent Support Program provides in-home services to parents and families to address needs for: parenting skills, behavior modification techniques, anger and stress management, life skills, family budgeting skills, and more. The Parent Recovery Specialist is responsible for providing services to parents referred to our program from Winnebago County Child Welfare and are struggling with mental health and/or substance use issues. The primary focus of services is connecting clients with treatment, providing recovery support, and being an advocate for the client. The secondary role of the Parent Recovery Specialist is to assist with parenting and other areas of need in the person's life such as connecting to community resources and supporting client goals.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct an assessment to evaluate both the strengths and needs of assigned client(s).
• Analyze history, capabilities, and needs to determine what services are required to meet the needs of the client.
• Create and evaluate goal-oriented and strength-based treatment plan.
• Develop a crisis/safety plan for the client.
• Address the basic needs of the client, in addition to any therapeutic intervention, to increase effectiveness on issues such as parenting, housing and employability.
• Maintain consistent contact with client and serve as an advocate.
• Safely transport clients as needed.LOCATION: Office is located in Oshkosh, WI. Flexibility to work hybrid/remote when client meetings are not scheduled. Local travel will be required to meet with clients. Mileage reimbursement is provided for work travel. Must be able to meet in-person with clients located in Winnebago County.HOURS: Monday-Friday between 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings. No required overtime or weekends!WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?
  • Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!
  • Flexible hours and great work-life balance
  • 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; and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Now offering employee-only health insurance coverage with no premium!SALARY: $19.00 per hourRequirements:
    • Must have reliable transportation daily, a valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
    • Must have a bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related.
    • At minimum, must have a base understanding of mental health and substance use disorders.
    • One year of previous experience working with individuals with mental health and addiction issues is required.Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran statusTags: hybrid, remote, mental health therapy, treatment, mental health treatment, case manager, case management, social work, alcohol and other drug recovery, AODA, community, mental health, social services, human services, addiction counseling, treatment, crisis, therapy, multilingual, bilingual, behavior, impact, continuing education, development, wraparound, social worker, CCS, Comprehensive Community Services, case worker, community services, community resources, Winnebago County, recoveryPI214960054

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