Family Services Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Direct deposit

Mileage reimbursement

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

A community service provider is seeking a Family Services Specialist to assist families in crisis, prepare detailed reports, and provide valuable guidance on community resources. This role demands strong intervention skills and a commitment to supporting children and families, requiring at least a relevant associate's degree or equivalent experience. Benefit offerings include competitive pay, flexible hours, and comprehensive health benefits alongside a focus on employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Reliable automobile and valid driver's license required.
• Must pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist families through DCFS programs.
• Prepare and maintain accurate reports and records.
• Teach homemaking and parenting skills.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Report writing

Transportation

Community resource assistance

Education

Associate’s degree or two years of social work experience

Job description

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

Family Service Specialist Responsibilities

• Assist families in crisis through DCFS programs, including Family Habilitation Services, Visitation, and Housing.
• Prepare written reports, maintain accurate records, and provide court testimony.
• Prepare and sign client progress reports monthly, documenting scheduled dates, units of service, specific goals, and recommendations for future service.
• Immediately report child abuse, neglect, significant events, and unusual incidents to supervisor.
• Attend all mandated training.
• Teach and demonstrate homemaking, parenting, anger management, and resource utilization in clients’ homes.
• Provide transportation for supervised visitation and observe parent‑child interactions, redirecting according to parenting needs.
• Help families locate housing (public, private rent, or shelter) throughout the local area.
• Assist clients with job searching and community resources.

Family Service Specialist Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution or two years of social work experience related to child welfare.
• Dependable automobile, valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance.
• Pass the CANTS background check and other required background checks.

Benefits

• Pay is $17/HR.
• Daily pay available for select positions.
• Flexible schedule – full time and part time available.
• Direct deposit.
• Reimbursement for mileage $0.70/mile.

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus HomeCare. 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 an 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

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