Family Services Specialist - Flexible Schedule & Daily Pay

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan after 6 months

Paid time off (40 hours/yr)

Job summary

Addus Home Care strives to help older adults and people with disabilities to live safe and healthy lives at home. In this job, you will assists families in crisis through DCFS programs including: Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing.

Family Service Specialists provide services that help families comply with court-ordered program participation and work through difficult situations. Training is provided through the office and on-the-job.

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; documentation of appointment outcomes; progress reports; recommendations for future service.
• Report all child abuse and neglect.
• Immediately report significant events, changes in family circumstances, or unusual incidents to their supervisor.
• Attend all mandated training.
• Work directly with families in the home, teaching homemaking, parenting, anger management, and utilizing resources.
• Provide transportation for parent/child to supervised visitation and observe interactions.
• Help families locate housing in local areas and assist with finding jobs and community resources.
• The goal of services for intact families is to support the family and prevent child placement.

Education

Associate's degree or two years of related social work experience

Job description

Addus Home Care strives to help older adults and people with disabilities to live safe and healthy lives at home. In this job, you will assists families in crisis through DCFS programs including: Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing.

Family Service Specialists provide services that help families comply with court-ordered program participation and work through difficult situations. Training is provided through the office and on-the-job.