Family Service Specialist - Family & Housing Support

Addus HomeCare; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Mileage reimbursement

Daily pay option

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Addus Home Care is recruiting for a Family Service Specialist to assist families in crisis via DCFS programs such as Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing. The role includes teaching homemaking and parenting skills and coordinating supervised visitation in home settings.

Responsibilities include documentation, reports, and ensuring program compliance. The position offers flexible scheduling and mileage reimbursement with pay at $17 per hour and daily pay options for select roles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associates degree or 2 years of child welfare experience is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience in social work, child care, or working with families is preferred.
• Must pass required background checks.

Responsibilities

• 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 be 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 and redirect if needed.
• Prepare written reports and maintain accurate records.
• Submit written client progress reports on a monthly basis: schedules, goals, and outcomes.

Skills

Dependable automobile

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Background checks

Social work experience

Child welfare exposure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or 2 years of child welfare experience

Job description

Addus Home Care is recruiting for a Family Service Specialist to assist families in crisis via DCFS programs such as Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing. The role includes teaching homemaking and parenting skills and coordinating supervised visitation in home settings.

Responsibilities include documentation, reports, and ensuring program compliance. The position offers flexible scheduling and mileage reimbursement with pay at $17 per hour and daily pay options for select roles.