Rock Safety Services Worker

Are you looking for a meaningful part-time position to make a difference in people's lives? Do you want to gain valuable experience in the human services field while helping families in your community? Join our team at Professional Services Group as the IHSS Safety Services Worker!

JOB SUMMARY :

The In-Home Safety Services (IHSS) Program works with families referred from Rock County Human Services to maintain safety in homes where children are at risk for removal. The part-time Safety Services Worker addresses a wide range of issues, including : safety, parenting, household management, nutrition, safe and stable housing, service acquisition, education, employment, medical, and mental health and substance abuse / recovery. The Safety Services Worker also provides services to youth who have been reunified with their family after being placed in residential treatment, foster care, or treatment foster care.

This is a great position for both current students and experienced professionals seeking a part-time position in the human services field.

Come join our team for an opportunity to serve families in our community!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE SAFETY SERVICES WORKER :

• 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.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.
• Conduct face-to-face contact with families to ensure safety and cooperation with safety plan.
• Safely transport clients as needed.

LOCATION : Janesville, WI. Local travel is required in the Rock County area to complete client visits, with mileage reimbursement.

SCHEDULE : Part-time 15-20 hours per week. 1-2 evening shifts per week 12 : 00-8 : 00pm and every other weekend.

WHY WORK WITH PSG / CIP?

SALARY : $20.00 per hour

REQUIREMENTS :

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

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