Flexible Family Services Specialist - Crisis & Visitation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | dental | vision benefits

Daily pay

Flexible schedule

Direct deposit

Mileage reimbursement

Holiday pay eligibility

Job summary

Addus Home Care strives to help older adults and people with disabilities to live safe and healthy lives at home. In this role you will assist families in crisis through DCFS programs, providing services to help with court-ordered participation and supportive homemaking skills in the home.

We offer a $17/hour base with daily pay for select positions, flexible scheduling (full-time or part-time), direct deposit, mileage reimbursement, and a range of benefits after enrollment.

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

Communication skills

Dependability

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in social work or related field

Job description

Addus Home Care strives to help older adults and people with disabilities to live safe and healthy lives at home. In this role you will assist families in crisis through DCFS programs, providing services to help with court-ordered participation and supportive homemaking skills in the home.

We offer a $17/hour base with daily pay for select positions, flexible scheduling (full-time or part-time), direct deposit, mileage reimbursement, and a range of benefits after enrollment.