Family Services Specialist

Addus HomeCare; Winchester (IL); On-site; USD 15,153 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay available for select positions

Mileage reimbursement at $.70 per mile

Medical, hospitalization, vision and dental benefits

Retirement plan eligibility after 6 months

Accrued paid time off up to 40 hours per year

Job summary

A leading home care provider is seeking a Family Service Specialist to assist families in crisis through various programs. Responsibilities include preparing reports, teaching essential skills, and providing family support. Candidates should be at least 21 years old and have an Associate's degree or relevant experience. The position offers flexible schedules, a salary of $17 per hour, and benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a CANTS background check and other required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist families in crisis through DCFS programs.
• Prepare written reports and maintain accurate records.
• Teach and demonstrate homemaking and parenting skills.
• Help families locate housing and community resources.

Skills

Experience in child welfare related social work

Driving skills with valid license

Dependability

Effective communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree or two years of relevant work experience

Job description

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

In this role, you will assist 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.

Employees’ well‑being is a top priority, and Addus HomeCare was recognized as the top healthcare company on Indeed’s 2024 Top 100 Work Well‑Being Index. View the full rankings at https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.

Responsibilities

• 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, including scheduled dates and units of service, specific goals/issues to be addressed, documentation of appointment status, reports of progress, and 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, and utilizing effective resources
• Supervised / Unsupervised visitation – provide transportation for parent and/or children to and from locations for supervised visitation, observe all interactions, redirect according to parenting needs
• Help families locate housing throughout local areas (public, private rent, shelter)
• Assist clients with finding jobs and community resources
• Support intact families to prevent placement of children out of the home

Qualifications & Competencies

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

Benefits

• Pay: $17 per hour
• Daily pay available for select positions
• Full‑time and part‑time schedules available (flexible)
• Direct deposit
• Reimbursement for mileage at $.70 per mile
• Medical, hospitalization, vision, and dental benefits through employer‑sponsored minimum essential plan
• 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
• Holiday pay benefits for employees averaging a minimum of 25 hours over a three‑month period

Holiday Schedule

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

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Location: Jacksonville, IL. Salary: $11.00 – $29.00 per hour.