Family Services Specialist: Crisis Support & Housing

Addus HomeCare; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay $17/hr

Daily pay available

Flexible schedule

Direct deposit

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Addus Home Care seeks a Family Service Specialist to assist families in crisis through DCFS programs. This role involves producing reports, maintaining records, and providing in-home services to support parenting, homemaking skills, and housing assistance.

Responsibilities include ensuring timely progress reports, reporting abuse or significant events, and attending mandated trainings. A valid driver's license and auto insurance are required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Work with families in crisis through DCFS and state contracts.
• Prepare written reports and maintain records and court testimony.
• Provide transportation for supervised visitation and assist housing searches.

Skills

Age requirement

Education

Associate's degree or 2 years social work experience

Job description

Addus Home Care seeks a Family Service Specialist to assist families in crisis through DCFS programs. This role involves producing reports, maintaining records, and providing in-home services to support parenting, homemaking skills, and housing assistance.

Responsibilities include ensuring timely progress reports, reporting abuse or significant events, and attending mandated trainings. A valid driver's license and auto insurance are required.