Foster Care Placement Specialist - Second Shift

About the role

Professional Services Group (PSG) is a community-based social services organization seeking a compassionate and dedicated Placement Specialist to join our Placement Referral Unit (PRU). The Placement Referral Unit works collaboratively with the Division of Milwaukee Child Protective Services to identify appropriate placement settings for children involved in the child welfare system who require out-of-home care. As a Placement Specialist, you will review information related to each child and their family, conduct research to identify potential placements with relatives or other supportive connections, and help coordinate timely placements for children who may require higher levels of care. This position is based in West Allis, WI and offers a flexible hybrid schedule, with the opportunity to work remotely up to 50% of the time once fully trained.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background and family-finding searches for relatives and non-relative connections
• Update and maintain client databases on a daily basis
• Collaborate with County and State programs, community partners, and other agencies
• Accurately document case activities and placement efforts
• Complete client intake calls and gather necessary information

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field preferred
• One year of experience in Child Welfare preferred

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package, including paid time off, company holidays, health, vision, dental, and life insurance, short-term disability, 401(k), profit sharing, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and pet insurance
• One of our health insurance plans is available with no monthly employee premium

Pay

Salary $21.27 per hour

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week Monday–Friday, 12:00 PM–9:00 PM, with a one‑hour unpaid lunch break
• Flexible hybrid schedule: opportunity to work remotely up to 50% of the time once fully trained
• Rotating after‑hours on‑call schedule: one full week (Sunday–Saturday) approximately every six weeks, including weeknights 11:00 PM–7:00 AM and 24‑hour weekend coverage