Family Services Specialist

Addus HomeCare; Fairfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay is $17/HR

Daily pay available

Flexible schedule - full time and part

Direct deposit

Mileage reimbursement $0.70/mile

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in Illinois seeks a dedicated Family Service Specialist to assist families in crisis through DCFS programs, including Family Habilitation Services, Visitation, and Housing. You will work in homes, deliver homemaking guidance, and help families comply with court-ordered programs, with on-the-job and office training provided.

Key duties include facilitating supervised visits, producing monthly progress reports, transporting families to visits, and locating housing or community

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Associates degree or 2 years of child welfare experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old, with valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Background checks are required before employment.

Responsibilities

• Support families to prevent permanent placement of children.
• Provide transportation for parent/child to supervised visits; travel may be extensive.
• Teach homemaking and parenting skills, anger management, and utilize community resources.
• Supervise or observe visits and redirect as needed.
• Prepare written progress reports monthly with dates, goals, and service units.
• Report all child abuse and neglect and attend mandated trainings.
• Help housing program families find housing, jobs, and supports for independent living.

Skills

Social work experience

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Background checks

21 years or older

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree

Job description

Addus Home Care strives to help older adults and people with disabilities to live safe and healthy lives at home.

In this job, you will assists families in crisis through DCFS programs including: Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing. Family Service Specialists provide services that help families comply with court-ordered program participation and work through difficult situations. Training is provided through the office and on-the-job.

Family Service Specialist Benefits

• Pay is $17/HR
• DAILY PAY available for select positions!
• Flexible schedule - full time and part time available
• Direct deposit
• Reimbursement for mileage $.70/mile

FSS Duties

• 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 parent 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 for each date of service
  • Documentation as to whether each appointment was successful or missed
  • Reports of progress for each identified goal
  • Recommendations for future service
• Report all child abuse and neglect
• Attend all mandated trainings
• For families or emancipated foster children in the housing program the FSS locates housing, jobs and other community supports for living independently.

FSS Requirements & Competencies

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

Eligible employees and their dependents will be offered medical, hospitalization, vision, and dental benefits through the employer sponsored minimum essential plan. Employees are also eligible to enroll in employer sponsored retirement plan after 6 months of service (21 years of age). Accrued paid time off (up to 40 hours per year, based on hours worked). All DCFS employees, who average a minimum of 25 hours over a three‑month period, are eligible for holiday pay benefits.

Holiday Schedule

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

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.