Family Services Specialist

Job Location

In this job, you will assist families in crisis through DCFS programs including: Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing. Positions are available in Marion 62959, Carterville 62918, Herrin 62948, Creal Springs 6292 and Harrisburg 62946.

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.
• 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.
• For families or emancipated foster children in the housing program, locate housing, jobs, and other community supports for living independently.

Requirements & Competencies

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• An associates degree or 2 years of child welfare experience is required.
• You must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience in social work, child care, or working with families is preferred.
• You must have a dependable automobile, a valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance.
• Pass required background checks.

Benefits

• Pay is $17/HRDAILY PAY available for select positions!
• Flexible schedule - full time and part time available.
• Direct deposit.
• Reimbursement for mileage ($.725/mile FSS).
• Accrued paid time off (up to 40 hours per year, based on hours worked).
• Eligible employees and their dependents will be offered medical, hospitalization, vision, and dental benefits through the employer sponsored minimum essential plan.
• Employees are also eligible to enroll in employer sponsored retirement plan after 6 months of service (21 years of age).
• Holiday Schedule: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

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.
• Pass required background checks.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of child welfare laws and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.

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.

Pay

Pay is $17/HRDAILY PAY available for select positions!

Schedule

Flexible schedule - full time and part time available.