Family Services Specialist

$29,120 - $29,120/Yr

Addus HomeCare - Clinton, IL

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Clinton, IL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Family Services Specialist role at Addus Homecare focuses on assisting families in crisis through various DCFS programs. The position aims to support the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and their families by providing essential services that help them comply with court-ordered participation and navigate challenging situations. The role includes direct interaction with families, transportation for supervised visitations, and documentation of progress and services provided.

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.
• Utilize effective resources to assist families in crisis.
• 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 monthly written client progress reports detailing scheduled dates, units of service, specific goals, and documentation of appointment success or failure.
• Report all child abuse and neglect as required.
• Attend all mandated trainings.
• Locate housing, jobs, and community supports for families or emancipated foster children in the housing program.

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 $0.67/mile.