Family Services Specialist
Addus HomeCare · Litchfield, IL · 3 days ago
OTHR$17/hrInternship
FSS Duties
- 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.
FSS Requirements & Competencies
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- An 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.
Benefits
- Pay is $17/HRDAILY PAY available for select positions!
- Flexible schedule - full time and part time available.
- Direct deposit.
- Reimbursement for mileage ($.70/mile FSS).
- Accrued paid time off (up to 40 hours per year, based on hours worked).
- Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare.
Pay & Schedule
- Pay is $17/HRDAILY PAY available for select positions!
- Flexible schedule - full time and part time available.
Benefits
- Medical, hospitalization, vision, and dental benefits through the employer sponsored minimum essential plan.
- Retirement plan after 6 months of service (21 years of age).
- Holiday pay benefits for employees who average a minimum of 25 hours over a three-month period.