Youth and Family Specialist - Professional Services Group
Oshkosh, WI
About the Job
Are you passionate about helping at-risk youth and families achieve their greatest potential? Join our team as the Youth & Family Specialist with Professional Services Group! PSG a community-based social services organization seeking talented professionals like you to join the Winnebago Parent Support Program.
The Winnebago Parent Support Program provides intensive parenting education and support to parents in building safe and effective parenting strategies, with a focus on enhancing the parent-child relationship. As the Youth and Family Specialist, you will work alongside families to address and support family goals related to: increasing family engagement, emotional regulation, addiction and recovery, behavior modification techniques, anger and stress management, basic life skills, and family budgeting skills.
Apply today to join our team!
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE YOUTH AND FAMILY SPECIALIST:
- Create, implement, and review family treatment plans.
- Mentor families in accordance with their treatment plans.
- Provide parenting education, support, and advocacy through individual, family, and group work.
- Conduct regular home visits with families.
- Attend client court proceedings and provide updates on treatment progress, as required.
- Organize and facilitate structured group, individual and/or family activities.
- Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.
- Safely transport clients as needed.
LOCATION: Office is located in Oshkosh, WI with some local travel required to meet clients within the home or other community spaces. Flexibility to work hybrid/remote two days per week. Must be able to meet in-person with families located in Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
SCHEDULE: Full-time 40 hours per week Monday-Friday. Hours are varied based on family need and may include several evenings per week.
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: $20.00 per hour
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related.
- Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license and automobile insurance.