Family Services Specialist

About the position

Addus Home Care DCFS division strives to support outcomes of safety, permanency, and well-being for children and their parents, and other family members serviced by DCFS. In this job, you will assist families in crisis through DCFS programs including: Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing. Family Service Specialists provide services that help families comply with court-ordered program participation and work through difficult situations. Training is provided through the office and on-the-job.

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.
• Work directly with families in the home, teaching and demonstrating homemaking skills, parenting skills, and utilizing effective resources.
• Supervised visitation / Unsupervised visitation. Observe all interaction between parents and children during visits parent 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 the FSS locates housing, jobs and other community supports for living independently.

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, child care, or working with families 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 $.67/mile