Part-Time Family Support Specialist (Rock)

Are you passionate about helping others achieve their full potential? Do you want to make a positive impact in your community? Join our team at PSG/CIP as a Family Support Specialist!

Here at PSG/CIP, we are a community-based social services organization seeking passionate individuals to join our Family Support Program in Rock County. The Family Support Program is designed to maintain the parent-child relationship and reduce the sense of abandonment children experience when placed outside of the home. As the Family Support Specialist, you will support and enhance parenting skills, and identify and resolve any safety issues before and after children return home to their families.

This is a great opportunity for both experienced professionals and recent graduates looking to transition into the human services/mental health field.

Apply today to join our team!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FAMILY SUPPORT SPECIALIST:

• Evaluate youth and families for treatment needs and refer to appropriate resources.
• Analyze client situations and capabilities to determine services needed to address safety concerns.
• Implement, evaluate and review safety assessments and plans.
• Provide parent coaching during child/family interaction visitation.
• Intervene when necessary to prevent inappropriate behavior or to promote productive interactions.
• Provide designated parent curriculum in individual or group settings.
• Act as a resource to evaluate and determine necessary responses in de-escalating crisis situations with youth and families.

LOCATION: Office is based in Janesville, WI. Local travel is required to meet with clients in Rock County, with mileage reimbursement. Position offers some flexibility to work remote when client visits are not scheduled. Must be able to meet in-person with clients in Rock County, Wisconsin.

SCHEDULE: Hours of work are varied/flexible and may include evenings and/or weekends to accommodate clients' needs.

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
• Part-time employees are offered the following benefits: 401k and profit sharing, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and pet insurance

SALARY: $20.00 per hour

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.
• Must have at least 60 college/university credit hours toward a Human Services related degree or previous experience working with at-risk youth and families.