Family Services Specialist

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.

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).
• Medical, hospitalization, vision, and dental benefits through the employer sponsored minimum essential plan.
• Retirement plan after 6 months of service (21 years of age).
• Accrued paid time off (up to 40 hours per year, based on hours worked).
• Holiday pay benefits for employees who average a minimum of 25 hours over a three-month period.

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.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of child welfare laws and regulations.

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).
• Accrued paid time off (up to 40 hours per year, based on hours worked).
• Holiday pay benefits for employees who average a minimum of 25 hours over a three-month period.

Schedule

• Fully flexible schedule available.
• Full-time and part-time positions available.

Pay

• $17/HRDAILY PAY available for select positions!

Qualifications

• 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.

Company Information

Addus Home Care is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are proud to be recognized 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.