Placement Specialist

$1,000 sign-on bonus!

PSG/CIP is a multi-service community-based social services organization that fulfills its mission of helping individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential through dynamic, cost-effective, and innovative programming responsive to the needs of diverse communities.

Job Summary:

The Placement Specialist receives family-related information and conducts searches to locate potential relative placements for children requiring out-of-home placements. The Placement Specialist also ensures timely and well-coordinated placements for children requiring higher levels of care.

Essential Functions of the Placement Specialist:

• Conduct family member/non-relative background searches utilizing identified web-based search sites
• Accurately update and maintain all relevant databases daily
• Work collaboratively with Initial Assessment, CPA's and Placement Resources.
• Responsible for accurate and timely documentation of case activities in accordance with agency and contractor policies and procedures.
• Ability to complete phone intakes.

OFFICE LOCATION: Office is based in West Allis, WI. Must be able to work on-site in West Allis, WI. The position will be 50% remote work once fully trained.

SCHEDULE: Hours are Monday through Friday from 2:00 pm-11:00 pm.

This position is also assigned to a rotating after-hours on-call schedule. This schedule includes after-hours coverage for a full week (Sunday through Saturday), during the weekday hours of 11:00 pm to 7:00 am, and on weekends 24/7. This rotation occurs approximately once every six weeks.

WHY WORK WITH PSG/CIP?

• Be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community!
• Flexible hours and great work-life balance
• 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; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and pet insurance
• Now offering employee-only health insurance coverage with no monthly premium!

SALARY: $19.27 an hour

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field is preferred
• One year of experience in Child Welfare is preferred.