Family Services Specialist: Crisis Support & Visitation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Daily pay

Job summary

Addus Home Care strives to help older adults and people with disabilities to live safe and healthy lives at home. Family Service Specialists support families in crisis through DCFS programs and provide homemaking, parenting and anger management training with on-the-job guidance.

We offer flexible schedules (full time and part time), daily pay options, direct deposit and mileage reimbursement. Eligible employees receive medical and retirement benefits after six months of service.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Social work experience

Education

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 Specialists support families in crisis through DCFS programs and provide homemaking, parenting and anger management training with on-the-job guidance.

We offer flexible schedules (full time and part time), daily pay options, direct deposit and mileage reimbursement. Eligible employees receive medical and retirement benefits after six months of service.