Family Services Specialist - Flexible Schedule & Daily Pay

Addus HomeCare; Roodhouse (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Mileage reimbursement

Daily pay

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Addus Home Care seeks a Family Service Specialist to assist families in crisis through DCFS programs, providing in-home support and transportation for supervised visits. The role includes documenting progress, reporting, and coordinating housing supports as needed.

The position offers flexible scheduling (full- and part-time), mileage reimbursement, and daily pay options. A high school diploma or GED and driver’s license are required.

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

Driving ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree or 2 years of child welfare experience

Job description

Addus Home Care seeks a Family Service Specialist to assist families in crisis through DCFS programs, providing in-home support and transportation for supervised visits. The role includes documenting progress, reporting, and coordinating housing supports as needed.

The position offers flexible scheduling (full- and part-time), mileage reimbursement, and daily pay options. A high school diploma or GED and driver’s license are required.