Family Services Specialist - Flexible Schedule & Daily Pay

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

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Mileage reimbursement

Daily pay option

Job summary

Addus Home Care is seeking a Family Service Specialist to help families in crisis through DCFS programs, including Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing, with on-the-job training.

You will prepare written reports and monthly progress sign-offs, report abuse or neglect, coordinate home visits, transportation for supervised visitation, locate housing, assist with jobs and community resources, and support families to prevent child placement.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• An associate's degree from an accredited institution is required or two years of work experience in social work related to child welfare is required.
• Must have a dependable automobile, a valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance.
• Must pass the CANTS background check and other required background checks.

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: scheduled dates and units of service; specific goals/issues to be addressed for each date of service; documentation of whether each appointment was successful or missed; reports of progress for identified goals; recommendations for future service.
• Report all child abuse and neglect.
• Attend mandated training.
• Work directly with families in the home, teaching homemaking, parenting, and anger management skills with resources.
• Provide transportation for supervised visitation and observe interactions to guide parenting needs.
• Help families locate housing in local areas; housing could include public housing, private leases, or shelter care.
• Assist clients with finding jobs and community resources.
• The goal of services for intact families is to support the family and prevent placement.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Home visits

Travel by car

Education

Associate degree or two years related experience

Job description

Addus Home Care is seeking a Family Service Specialist to help families in crisis through DCFS programs, including Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing, with on-the-job training.

You will prepare written reports and monthly progress sign-offs, report abuse or neglect, coordinate home visits, transportation for supervised visitation, locate housing, assist with jobs and community resources, and support families to prevent child placement.