Family Services Specialist
Addus HomeCare - Breese, IL
posted 3 months ago
About the position
As a Family Services Specialist at Addus Home Care, you will play a crucial role in supporting families in crisis through various programs offered by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Your primary focus will be on ensuring the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and their families. This position involves working directly with families to help them comply with court-ordered program participation and navigate through challenging situations. You will receive comprehensive training both in the office and on-the-job to equip you with the necessary skills to succeed in this role. In this position, you will assist families by providing services such as Family Habilitation Services, Visitation, and Housing support. Your responsibilities will include facilitating supervised and unsupervised visitations, where you will observe interactions between parents and children, providing guidance and redirection as needed. You will also be responsible for preparing written reports and maintaining accurate records of client progress, including documenting service dates, goals, and recommendations for future services. Additionally, you will report any instances of child abuse or neglect and attend all mandated training sessions to stay updated on best practices in family services. The Family Services Specialist role is vital in preventing the permanent placement of children outside their homes. You will work closely with families in their homes, teaching essential skills such as homemaking and parenting, while also connecting them with community resources to support their journey towards independent living. This position offers a flexible schedule, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available, making it an excellent fit for individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in their community while balancing other commitments.
Responsibilities
- Support families to prevent the permanent placement of children out of their home.
- Provide transportation for parents and/or children to and from locations for supervised visitation.
- Work directly with families in the home, teaching and demonstrating homemaking skills and parenting skills.
- Conduct supervised and unsupervised visitations, observing interactions between parents and children and redirecting if needed.
- Prepare written reports and maintain accurate records of client progress.
- Submit written client progress reports on a monthly basis, detailing scheduled dates, units of service, specific goals, and documentation of appointment success or failure.
- Report all instances of child abuse and neglect as required.
- Attend all mandated trainings to ensure compliance and skill development.
- Assist families or emancipated foster children in locating housing, jobs, and community supports for independent living.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in social work or child care is preferred.
Benefits
- Pay is $14/hr.
- Now offering DAILY PAY for select positions!
- Flexible schedule - full time and part time available
- Direct deposit
- Paid vacation and six paid holidays
- Reimbursement for mileage at $.67/mile
