Family Services Specialist – Crisis & Visitation Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Mileage reimbursement

Daily pay for select positions

Job summary

Addus Home Care is seeking a Family Service Specialist to help families through DCFS programs such as Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing. The role includes teaching homemaking and parenting skills, coordinating transportation for visits, and preparing progress reports.

The position offers a flexible schedule with full-time and part-time options, daily pay for select positions, and benefits like mileage reimbursement and direct deposit.

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; documentation of visit outcomes; progress and recommendations.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or 2 years of child welfare experience

Job description

Addus Home Care is seeking a Family Service Specialist to help families through DCFS programs such as Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing. The role includes teaching homemaking and parenting skills, coordinating transportation for visits, and preparing progress reports.

The position offers a flexible schedule with full-time and part-time options, daily pay for select positions, and benefits like mileage reimbursement and direct deposit.