Family Services Specialist - Home & Visitation Support

Addus HomeCare; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Daily pay

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule - full time and part

Part-time options

Medical, hospitalization, vision, and

Dental benefits

Retirement plan after 6 months

Paid time off

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in Illinois is seeking a Family Service Specialist to support families in crisis through DCFS programs, including Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing. Training is provided through the office and on-the-job.

You will travel for supervised visits, prepare written reports, and help families access housing and community supports for living independently. A high school diploma or GED is required, and candidates must be 21+, with a valid driver’s license and dependable

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 parent 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

Ability to drive/own car

Background checks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Job description

Addus HomeCare in Illinois is seeking a Family Service Specialist to support families in crisis through DCFS programs, including Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing. Training is provided through the office and on-the-job.

You will travel for supervised visits, prepare written reports, and help families access housing and community supports for living independently. A high school diploma or GED is required, and candidates must be 21+, with a valid driver’s license and dependable