Family Services Specialist - Flexible Hours, Daily Pay

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, hospitalization, vision, and

Dental benefits

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Accrued paid time off (up to 40 hours/

Holiday pay benefits

Job summary

Addus HomeCare is seeking a Family Service Specialist to support families in crisis through DCFS programs, providing transportation for supervised visits and teaching homemaking and parenting skills in the home. The role emphasizes documentation, report writing, and mandated training to safeguard child welfare.

We offer a flexible schedule with full-time or part-time options, daily pay for select positions, mileage reimbursement, and benefits.

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 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.
• Work directly with families in the home, teaching homemaking and parenting skills, and utilizing 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

Child care experience

Family services

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or 2 years of child welfare experience

Job description

Addus HomeCare is seeking a Family Service Specialist to support families in crisis through DCFS programs, providing transportation for supervised visits and teaching homemaking and parenting skills in the home. The role emphasizes documentation, report writing, and mandated training to safeguard child welfare.

We offer a flexible schedule with full-time or part-time options, daily pay for select positions, mileage reimbursement, and benefits.