Residential Treatment / Foster Care Liaison

Location

Kenosha, WI | United States

Job description

Looking for an exciting and fulfilling job opportunity? Join our team as the RTC / TXFC Liaison with PSG/CIP! Our dynamic, multi-service organization helps families achieve their greatest potential through cost-effective and innovative programming.

As the RTC / TXFC Liaison, you'll be working directly with youth who have been placed in residential treatment centers (RTC), foster care placements, and/or treatment foster care (TXFC). 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.

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RTC / TXFC 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 one time 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 one time per month.
• Exercise judgment to intervene as an advocate for clients in emergency and crisis situations.
• Safely transport clients as needed.

LOCATION: Office is located in Kenosha, WI. Local travel is required (with mileage reimbursement) to meet clients and families at home, residential treatment centers, or other placement settings and community spaces. 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 with employee-only coverage 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.

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

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$22 per hour