Community Support Specialist

2 weeks ago


Appleton, Wisconsin, United States Professional Services Group Full time
Job Overview

Become a Family Assistance Advocate with a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus

Are you dedicated to empowering individuals and families to reach their fullest potential? Do you aspire to create a meaningful impact within your community? The Professional Services Group is seeking compassionate professionals to fill the role of Family Assistance Advocate.

The Family Support Program is designed to assist youth who have successfully reunited with their families after an out-of-home placement. As a Family Assistance Advocate, you will collaborate closely with designated families to tackle a variety of issues, including safety planning, parenting strategies, and techniques to manage challenging behaviors. Additionally, the Family Assistance Advocate may offer support in other aspects of family life, such as household management, nutrition, stable housing, education, employment, medical care, mental health resources, and substance abuse challenges.

We welcome both seasoned professionals and recent graduates eager to embark on a career in the human and social services sector. If you are prepared to embrace an exciting challenge and positively influence the lives of others, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities of the Family Assistance Advocate:

  • Assess youth and families to identify treatment needs and connect them with suitable resources.
  • Review client histories and capabilities to determine necessary services for managing safety concerns.
  • Conduct face-to-face meetings with families to ensure safety compliance and provide crisis intervention to de-escalate situations.
  • Evaluate family needs and refer them to appropriate community resources.
  • Utilize sound judgment to advocate for clients during emergencies and crises.
  • Provide safe transportation for clients when required.

Work Environment: This position requires local travel to meet clients in their homes or other community settings. Flexibility for hybrid/remote work is available two days per week.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday with rotating evening and weekend shifts. One evening shift per week and one weekend shift per month is required.

Why Choose Professional Services Group?

  • Be part of a dedicated team committed to making a positive difference in the community.
  • Enjoy flexible hours and a healthy work-life balance with hybrid remote work options.
  • Receive mileage reimbursement for travel.
  • Experience a work culture that prioritizes the well-being of both clients and staff.
  • Access opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
  • Benefit from a competitive package that includes paid time off, company holidays, health, vision, dental, and life insurance, short-term disability, 401k, profit sharing, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and pet insurance.
  • One of our medical insurance plans with employee-only coverage is now available with no monthly premium.

Compensation: $21.00 per hour

Requirements:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a related field is required.
  • Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance are necessary.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

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