Family Services Specialist

Addus HomeCare; Auburn (IL); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan eligibility

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Illinois is seeking a Family Services Specialist to support families in crisis through various state programs. The role involves preparing reports, direct supervision, and assisting families with community resources and housing. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, hold an Associate's degree or have two years of experience in social work, and possess a valid driver's license. This position offers various benefits and a flexible schedule, contributing to employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Dependable automobile and valid driver's license required.
• Pass background checks including CANTS.

Responsibilities

• Work with families in crisis, preparing reports and court testimonies.
• Document progress and recommend future services.
• Help families locate housing and community resources.
• Supervise family interactions and transportation.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Report writing

Teaching homemaking skills

Transportation provision

Resource utilization

Education

Associate's degree or 2 years of relevant experience

Job description

Family Services Specialist at Addus HomeCare, Springfield, IL.

Pay: $17/HR; flexible schedule; daily pay available for select positions; direct deposit; mileage reimbursement $0.70/mile.

Responsibilities

• Work with families in crisis through DCFS and various State contracts.
• Prepare written reports and maintain accurate records and court testimony.
• Prepare and sign client progress reports on a monthly basis.
  • Scheduled dates and units of service.
  • Specific goals/issues to be addressed for each date.
  • Documentation of appointment outcome.
  • Reports of progress for each identified goal.
  • Recommendations for future service.
• Report all child abuse and neglect.
• Immediately report any significant events, changes in family circumstances, or unusual incidents involving the client or family members to supervisor.
• Attend all mandated training.
• Work directly with families in the home, teaching and demonstrating homemaking skills, parenting skills, anger management, and effective resource utilization.
• Supervised / Unsupervised visitation – provide transportation, observe interactions, and redirect according to parenting needs.
• Help families locate housing throughout local areas – public housing, private rent, or shelter care.
• Assist clients with finding jobs and community resources.
• Support intact families to prevent child placement out of the home.

Requirements and Competencies

• At least 21 years of age.
• Associate's degree from an accredited institution or two years of relevant social work experience.
• Dependable automobile, valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance.
• Pass the CANTS background check and other required checks.

Benefits

• Medical, hospitalization, vision, and dental benefits through employer-sponsored minimum essential plan.
• Retirement plan eligibility after 6 months of service (age 21).
• Accrued paid time off up to 40 hours per year based on hours worked.
• Holiday pay for employees averaging a minimum of 25 hours over a three-month period.

Holiday Schedule

• New Year's Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Employee wellbeing is a top priority at Addus HomeCare; recognized as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index.