Are you passionate about helping at-risk youth and families achieve their greatest potential? Do you want to make a real difference in your community? Come join our team as a Corrections / Group Home Liaison! PSG/CIP is a community-based social services organization looking for talented professionals like you to join our team. We are currently seeking a dedicated individual to join our Intensive Aftercare Program (IAP) team.

IAP provides services to families where children have been placed into out-of-home care. As the Corrections / Group Home Liaison, you will work with youth who have been placed into corrections, in the ACE (Alternative to Corrections through Education) Program, or in group homes. The Liaison works with the youth and the institution to ensure that an effective plan of care is established to address the current treatment needs so that the youth can be returned home or to a less restrictive placement as quickly as possible.

If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth and teens and want to be a part of an exciting and motivated team, then the Corrections / Group Home Liaison position with PSG/CIP is the perfect opportunity for you! Apply now and join us in our mission to empower youth and families to achieve their full potential!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CORRECTIONS / GROUP HOME LIAISON:

• Analyze client situations, capabilities and problems to determine what services are needed.
• Assist with putting together and evaluating the treatment plan.
• Develop aftercare plan for when the youth is returned home.
• Monitor client progress in programming by conducting in-person visits with clients a minimum of one time per month.
• Coordinate home visits between youth and their families.
• Maintain monthly contact with client's parents/guardians to provide progress updates.
• Coordinate and facilitate a parent trip to each institution a minimum of one time per month.
• Safely transport clients as needed.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.

LOCATION: Position is housed out of our Sunnyside office in Kenosha, WI. Local travel is required to meet clients and families at home and at the corrections facility, group home, or other community spaces, with mileage reimbursement. Must be able to meet in-person with families located in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings to accommodate families schedules. Rotating Saturdays are required about once or twice per month.

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: $22.00 per hour

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have reliable transportation on a daily basis, a valid driver's license, and automobile insurance.
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related.