Family Services Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pay $17/HR

Daily pay available

Flexible schedule

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Addus HomeCare is hiring a Family Service Specialist to assist families in crisis through DCFS programs. The role involves providing services to help families comply with court-ordered programs and working in the home to teach homemaking and parenting skills. Training is provided on-site.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED (associates preferred), valid driver's license, reliable automobile, and at least 21 years old; experience in social work or child welfare is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in social work, child care, or working with families preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Support families to prevent permanent placement of children at home.
• Provide transportation for parent/children to supervised visits; travel may be extensive.
• Work in homes, teaching homemaking and parenting skills, anger management and resources.
• Conduct supervised/unsupervised visits; observe interactions and redirect if needed.
• Prepare written progress reports monthly with goals, dates of service, and outcomes.
• Report all child abuse and neglect; participate in mandated trainings.

Skills

Social work experience

Family services

Child care experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree

Job description

Now hiring in Marion 62959, Carterville 62918, Herrin 62948, Creal Springs 6292 and Harrisburg 62946.

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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
• Reimbursement for mileage $.725/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.
• 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