Family Services Advocate - Flexible Hours, Daily Pay

Addus HomeCare; Beecher City (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Flexible schedule

Direct deposit

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Addus Home Care is seeking a Family Service Specialist to support families in crisis through DCFS programs, including Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing. You will help families comply with court-ordered participation, arrange transportation for visits, teach homemaking and parenting skills, and document progress.

Travel may be extensive, and training is provided. Eligible employees receive medical, hospitalization, vision, and dental benefits, plus retirement plan eligibility

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 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: scheduled dates and units of service; specific goals/issues to be addressed; documentation of appointment status; progress reports; recommendations for future service.
• Report all child abuse and neglect.
• Attend all mandated trainings.
• For housing program, locate housing, jobs and other supports for living independently.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree

Job description

Addus Home Care is seeking a Family Service Specialist to support families in crisis through DCFS programs, including Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing. You will help families comply with court-ordered participation, arrange transportation for visits, teach homemaking and parenting skills, and document progress.

Travel may be extensive, and training is provided. Eligible employees receive medical, hospitalization, vision, and dental benefits, plus retirement plan eligibility