Reunification Worker - Kenosha, United States - Professional Services Group

Professional Services Group

Verified Company

Kenosha, United States

3 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Looking for an exciting and fulfilling job opportunity? Join our Intensive Aftercare Program as a Reunification Worker with PSG/CIP Our dynamic social services organization helps families achieve their greatest potential through innovative programming.

The Intensive Aftercare Program (IAP) provides services to families involved with the child welfare system.

As the Reunification Worker, you will work closely with identified families where children have been placed out of the home to create an effective plan of care.

Services provided by the Reunification Worker may include parenting support, school monitoring, random drug testing, curfew checks, job hunting, and crisis intervention.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE REUNIFICATION WORKER:

Conduct face-to-face contact with families daily to ensure safety and cooperation with safety plan.
Promote parenting skills with families.
Monitor client school attendance by conducting daily attendance checks.
Analyze client situations, capabilities and problems to determine services required to meet treatment needs of client.
Formulate, implement, evaluate and review client treatment plans.
Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.
Act as a resource to evaluate and determine necessary responses in deescalating crisis situations with youth and families.
Monitor compliance with conditions of aftercare plan by conducting up to daily curfew checks/home visits, random urine analysis, and assisting in employment search.
Report client behavior to courts and Kenosha County Department of Human Services and make appropriate recommendations.
Safely transport clients as needed.

LOCATION:
Office is located in Kenosha, WI.

Local travel is required (with mileage reimbursement) to meet clients and families at home, residential treatment centers, or other placement settings and community spaces.

Must be able to meet in-person with families located in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.

SCHEDULE:
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with one evening shift per week and occasional Saturdays.

WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?

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 wellbeing 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; shortterm disability; 401k and profit sharing; pet insurance; and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
One of our health insurance plans is now offered with no monthly premium

SALARY:
$22.00 per hour

REQUIREMENTS:

Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related.

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