Family Services Specialist

About the role

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 assist 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. Employee wellbeing is a top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.

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, and utilizing effective resources.
• Conduct supervised and unsupervised visitation; observe all interactions 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, including:
  • 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, locate housing, jobs, and other community supports for independent living.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate’s 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.

Benefits

• Medical, hospitalization, vision, and dental benefits through the employer‑sponsored minimum essential plan (eligible employees and dependents).
• Eligibility to enroll in the employer‑sponsored retirement plan after 6 months of service (must be 21 years of age).
• Accrued paid time off (up to 40 hours per year, based on hours worked).
• Holiday pay benefits for DCFS employees who average a minimum of 25 hours over a three‑month period.
• Holiday schedule: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

Pay

Pay is $17 per hour; daily pay is available for select positions.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule – full‑time and part‑time available.
• Direct deposit.
• Mileage reimbursement at $0.70 per mile.