Family Services Specialist

Addus HomeCare; Litchfield; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A home care service provider in Quebec is seeking a Family Service Specialist to assist families in crisis through various programs. The role involves supporting families, providing transportation, and preparing documentation. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, experience in social work or child care, and must be at least 21 years old. This position offers a flexible schedule and daily pay options.

Benefits

Pay is $17/HR

DAILY PAY available for select positions!

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a dependable automobile, a valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Support families to prevent the permanent placement of children out of their home.
• Provide transportation for parents and/or children to and from supervised visitation.
• Prepare written reports and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Experience in social work

Child care experience

Ability to work with families

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or 2 years of child welfare experience

Job description

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Addus Home Care strives to help older adults and people with disabilities to live safe and healthy lives at home.

In this job, you will assists families in crisis through DCFS programs including: Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing. Family Service Specialists provide services that help families comply with court-ordered program participation and work through difficult situations. Training is provided through the office and on-the-job.

Family Service Specialist Benefits:

• Pay is $17/HR
• DAILY PAY available for select positions!
• Flexible schedule - full time and part time available
• Reimbursement for mileage $.70/mile

FSS Duties:

• Support families to prevent the permanent placement of children out of their home.
• Provide transportation for parent and/or children to and from locations for supervised visitation. Travel can extensive.
• Work directly with families in the home, teaching and demonstrating homemaking skills, parenting skills, anger management, utilizing effective resources
• Supervised visitation / Unsupervised visitation. Observe all interaction between parents and children during visits parent and redirect if needed
• Prepare written reports and maintain accurate records
• Submit written client progress reports on a monthly basis:
  • Scheduled dates and units of service
  • Specific goals/issues to be addressed for each date of service
  • Documentation as to whether each appointment was successful or missed
  • Reports of progress for each identified goal
  • Recommendations for future service
• Report all child abuse and neglect
• Attend all mandated trainings
• For families or emancipated foster children in the housing program the FSS locates housing, jobs and other community supports for living independently.
• High school diploma or GED is required
• Associates degree or 2 years of child welfare experience isli>
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Experience in social work, child care, or working with families is preferred
• Must have a dependable automobile, a valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance