Family Services Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-07
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Child Development/Support, Community Health -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support
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Addus Home Care strives to help older adults and people with disabilities live safe and healthy lives at home.
In this job, you will assist families in crisis through DCFS programs including Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing. Family Service Specialists help families comply with court‑ordered program participation and work through difficult situations. Training is provided on‑the‑job and through office instruction.
Benefits- Pay is $17/hr
- Daily pay available select positions
- Flexible schedule – full time and part time available
- Direct deposit
- Reimbursement for mileage $0.70/mile
- 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, and effective resource utilization.
- Supervised and 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, locate housing, jobs, and other community supports for living independently.
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- Associate’s 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.
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare. Addus has been recognized as the top healthcare company on Indeed’s 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index.
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Seniority level- Entry level
- Full‑time
- Other
Location:
Godfrey, IL
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