Family Service Specialist — Flexible, Home‑Based Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan after 6 months

Paid time off (up to 75 hours/year)

Paid holidays

Travel mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in Charleston, IL seeks a Family Service Specialist to assist families in crisis through DCFS programs such as Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing. The role involves working in homes, coordinating transportation for visits, teaching homemaking and parenting skills, and preparing progress reports.

The position offers flexible full- and part-time schedules, mileage reimbursement, and benefits as part of a supportive care team.

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 have a dependable automobile, a valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance.
• Must pass required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Support families to prevent the permanent placement of children from 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 monthly with dates, units of service, goals and outcomes.
• Report all child abuse and neglect; attend mandated trainings.
• For housing program, locate housing, jobs and other community supports for living independently.

Skills

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Social work experience

Child welfare knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or 2 years child welfare experience

Job description

Addus HomeCare in Charleston, IL seeks a Family Service Specialist to assist families in crisis through DCFS programs such as Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing. The role involves working in homes, coordinating transportation for visits, teaching homemaking and parenting skills, and preparing progress reports.

The position offers flexible full- and part-time schedules, mileage reimbursement, and benefits as part of a supportive care team.