Residential Treatment/Foster Care Liaison
Listed on 2026-02-05
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Community Health -
Healthcare
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Community Health
Professional Services Group is now hiring for the position of Residential Treatment / Foster Care Liaison!
Looking for a fulfilling job opportunity? Do you want to make a real difference in your community? Join our team at Professional Services Group! We are a community-based social services organization dedicated to supporting families through dynamic and innovative programming that is responsive to the needs of diverse communities.
JOB SUMMARY:
Our Intensive Aftercare Program (IAP) provides services to families where children are at-risk of or have been placed into out-of-home care. As the Residential Treatment / Foster Care Liaison, you'll be working directly with youth who have been placed in residential treatment centers, foster care placements, and/or treatment foster care. Your role will be to ensure that these youth receive the care and support they need to successfully return home.
You'll work closely with the youth, the family, and their placement to develop effective treatment plans that address their unique needs and help them achieve their goals.
Apply now and join us in our mission to empower youth and families!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LIAISON:
- Interview and evaluate clients to complete intake process.
- Analyze client needs and strengths to determine services required to meet treatment needs.
- Assist Residential Treatment Center (RTC) and Treatment Foster Care (TXFC) in formulating and evaluating treatment plan.
- Develop aftercare plan, including scheduling reintegration meetings and completing Hillcrest screening.
- Monitor client progress by conducting visits with clients at various institutions a minimum of once per month.
- Maintain monthly contact with client's parents/guardians to provide progress updates.
- Coordinate and facilitate a parent trip to each placement a minimum of once per month.
- Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.
- Safely transport clients as needed.
LOCATION: Kenosha, WI. Local travel is required to meet clients and families at home, residential treatment centers, or other placement settings and community spaces (with mileage reimbursement provided).
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 with employee-only coverage is 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.
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