Family Services Advocate - Flexible Hours & Daily Pay

Addus HomeCare; Brownstown (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Flexible schedule

Direct deposit

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Addus Home Care seeks a Family Service Specialist to assist families in crisis through DCFS programs, including Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing. You will support compliance with court-ordered participation and work through difficult situations with training provided.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and an associates degree or two years of child welfare experience, plus a valid driver's license and auto insurance.

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 monthly with specific dates, goals, and outcomes.
• Report all child abuse and neglect; attend mandated trainings.
• For housing programs, locate housing, jobs and community supports for living independently.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or 2 years of child welfare experience

Job description

Addus Home Care seeks a Family Service Specialist to assist families in crisis through DCFS programs, including Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing. You will support compliance with court-ordered participation and work through difficult situations with training provided.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and an associates degree or two years of child welfare experience, plus a valid driver's license and auto insurance.