Safety & Family Engagement Case Aide

About the role

Professional Services Group is seeking a motivated individual to join the Waukesha Safety and Family Engagement (SAFE) Program as a Case Aide. The SAFE program is a collaborative team of Safety Services Workers, Supervised Family Interactions Workers, and Case Aides working together to maintain safety in homes where children are at-risk for removal or are in the reunification process. The program emphasizes helping families develop formal and informal systems of support and resources.

As the Case Aide, you will work closely with Waukesha County Social Workers to provide supervised visitation and transportation services, parent mentoring, youth mentor support, and conduct home visits.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, implement, evaluate, and review desired behavior changes with family.
• Assist families in goal setting, planning, and home management tasks.
• Conduct safe visitations with family members.
• Evaluate youth and families for treatment needs and refer to appropriate resources.
• Implement, evaluate, and review safety assessments and case plans.
• Conduct face-to-face contact with families to ensure safety and cooperation with the safety plan and/or case plan.
• Act as a resource to evaluate and determine necessary responses in de-escalating crisis situations with youth and families.
• Intervene, when necessary, to prevent inappropriate behavior or to promote productive interactions between family members.
• Provide designated parent curriculum in individual and group settings.
• Safely transport clients as needed.

Location: Waukesha, WI. Local travel is required to meet with clients throughout the Waukesha County community. After a 60-day training period, the position offers flexibility for hybrid/remote scheduling up to two days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related field.
• Previous experience working with at-risk youth and families is preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Schedule will vary depending on client need; hours may occur between operational hours of 6:00am-9:00pm Monday-Friday with a 4-week weekend rotation.

Pay

$22.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Short-term disability.
• 401k and profit sharing.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• One medical insurance plan with employee-only coverage is offered with no monthly premium.

Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community with a work culture that values the health and well-being of both clients and staff. Opportunities for advancement and professional development are available.