Family Services Specialist

Addus HomeCare

Litchfield (IL)

On-site

USD 19,320 - 27,517

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, hospitalization, vision, and dental benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Accrued paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare company in Litchfield is seeking an Entry-level Family Service Specialist to support families and prevent the placement of children outside their homes. You will provide supervised transportation, teach essential skills, and maintain detailed records. The position offers flexible scheduling, with full-time availability. Requires a high school diploma or GED, associates degree or experience in child welfare, and a valid driver's license. Join a top-rated organization focused on employee wellbeing and community support.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Support families to prevent the permanent placement of children.
Provide transportation for supervised visitation.
Teach homemaking and parenting skills to families.
Report child abuse and neglect as needed.
Attend all mandated trainings.

Skills

Experience in social work

Child welfare knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or 2 years of child welfare experience

Job description

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

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

Employee Wellbeing and Benefits

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.

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.

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