In-Home Family Services Specialist - Flexible Schedule

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Addus Home Care is seeking a Family Service Specialist to assist families in crisis through DCFS programs, including Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing. You will work directly with families in the home, teaching homemaking, parenting, and anger management skills, and you will prepare detailed reports and progress notes.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, an associate degree or 2 years of child welfare experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass

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.
• Teach homemaking skills, parenting skills, anger management, utilizing effective resources.
• Supervised visitation / Unsupervised visitation; observe interactions and redirect if needed.
• Prepare written reports and maintain accurate records; submit monthly progress reports.

Education

Associates degree or 2 years of child welfare experience

Job description

Addus Home Care is seeking a Family Service Specialist to assist families in crisis through DCFS programs, including Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing. You will work directly with families in the home, teaching homemaking, parenting, and anger management skills, and you will prepare detailed reports and progress notes.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, an associate degree or 2 years of child welfare experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass