Reunification Worker

BECOME A REUNIFICATION WORKER TODAY FOR $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to support families in your community? Join our Intensive Aftercare Program as a Reunification Worker with Professional Services Group!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Intensive Aftercare Program (IAP) supports families who are involved with the child welfare system for child safety concerns. As the Family Reunification Specialist, you will create care plans for families open where children have been placed out of the home, to address the families' unique needs so that children can return home. The Reunification Specialist provides services including: parenting support, school monitoring, random drug testing, curfew checks, job hunting, and/or crisis intervention.

Apply now and join us in our mission to empower families to achieve their full potential!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FAMILY REUNIFICATION SPECIALIST:

• Conduct face-to-face contact with families open to child welfare 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.
• Act as a resource to evaluate and determine necessary responses in de-escalating crisis situations with youth and families.
• Monitor compliance with conditions of the aftercare plan by conducting daily curfew checks/home visits, random urine analysis, and assisting in employment search.
• Safely transport clients as needed.

LOCATION: Kenosha, WI. Local travel is required to meet clients and families at home, residential treatment centers, or other placement settings and community spaces. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

SCHEDULE: Full-time 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with one evening shift per week (1:00-9:00pm) and 1-2 Saturdays per month.

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 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; 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.
• Must have at minimum a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related.