Family Services Specialist

Addus Home Care is committed to helping older adults and people with disabilities live safe and healthy lives at home.

• Assist families in crisis through DCFS programs including Family Habilitation Services, Visitation, and Housing.
• Help families comply with court‑ordered program participation and work through difficult situations.
• Provide transportation for parents and/or children to and from supervised visitation sites.
• Work directly with families in the home, teaching and demonstrating homemaking skills, parenting skills, anger management, and effective resource utilization.
• Supervise or observe visitation, redirecting interactions as necessary.
• Prepare written reports, maintain accurate records, and submit client progress reports monthly (scheduled dates, goals, outcomes, and recommendations).
• Report all cases of 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 independent living.

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Associates degree or at least 2 years of child welfare experience (required).
• Minimum age 21 years.
• Background in social work, child care, or working with families (preferred).
• Dependable automobile, valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance.
• Must pass required background checks.

• Pay is $17 per hour.
• Daily pay available for select positions.
• Flexible schedule—full‑time and part‑time available.
• Direct deposit.
• Reimbursement for mileage $0.70 per mile.
• Medical, hospitalization, vision, and dental coverage through employer‑sponsored minimum essential plan.
• Eligible to enroll in employer‑sponsored retirement plan after 6 months of service (for those 21+).
• Accrued paid time off (up to 40 hours per year based on hours worked).
• Holiday pay benefits for all DCFS employees who average at least 25 hours over a three‑month period.

• New Year's Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Location:

Charleston, IL.