Family Services Specialist

Addus HomeCare; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Direct deposit

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Health benefits

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in Illinois seeks a Family Service Specialist to assist families in crisis through DCFS programs, providing compassionate in-home support and reporting on progress. This role offers a flexible schedule with full-time and part-time options, daily pay for eligible positions, direct deposit, mileage reimbursement, and the opportunity to work directly with families in their homes.

Candidates must be at least 21, have an associate degree or two years of related experience, and pass

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• An associate's degree from an accredited institution is required or two years of work experience in social work related to child welfare is required.
• Must have a dependable automobile, a valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance.
• Must pass the CANTS background check and other required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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; documentation of appointments.
• Report all child abuse and neglect; promptly report significant events to supervisor.
• Provide in-home homemaking support, parenting guidance, and anger management resources.
• Supervised/Unsupervised visitation support and transportation; observe interactions and adjust as needed.
• Help families locate housing and community resources; assist with job search.
• Support intact families to prevent out-of-home placement.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Communication

Documentation

Education

Associate degree

Two years social work experience

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

• 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 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
• Immediately report any significant events, changes in family circumstances, or unusual incidents involving the client or family members to their supervisor
• Attend all mandated training
• Work directly with families in the home, teaching and demonstrating homemaking skills, parenting skills, anger management, utilizing effective resources
• Supervised visitation / Unsupervised visitation -- Provide transportation for parent and/or children to and from locations for supervised visitation. Observe all interaction of visitation, parent and child behaviors and redirect according to parenting needs and parent / child behaviors
• Help families locate housing throughout the local areas. Housing could include public government housing, private rent, or shelter care
• Assist clients with finding jobs and community resources
• The goal of services for intact families is to support the family and prevent the placement of the child(ren) out of the home.

FSS Requirements & Competencies

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• An associate's degree from an accredited institution is required or two years of work experience in social work related to child welfare is required.
• Must have a dependable automobile, a valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance
• Must pass the CANTS background check and other 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.