Family Services Specialist

Family Services Specialist at Addus Home Care, Springfield, IL.

Pay: $17/HR; flexible schedule; daily pay available for select positions; direct deposit; mileage reimbursement $0.70/mile.

• Work with families in crisis through DCFS and various State contracts.
• Prepare written reports and maintain accurate records and court testimony.
• Prepare and sign client progress reports on a monthly basis.
  • Scheduled dates and units of service.
  • Specific goals/issues to be addressed for each date.
  • Documentation of appointment outcome.
  • Reports of progress for each identified goal.
  • Recommendations for future service.
• Report all child abuse and neglect.
• Immediately report any significant events, changes in family circumstances, or unusual incidents involving the client or family members to supervisor.
• Attend all mandated training.
• Work directly with families in the home, teaching and demonstrating homemaking skills, parenting skills, anger management, and effective resource utilization.
• Supervised / Unsupervised visitation – provide transportation, observe interactions, and redirect according to parenting needs.
• Help families locate housing throughout local areas – public housing, private rent, or shelter care.
• Assist clients with finding jobs and community resources.
• Support intact families to prevent child placement out of the home.

• At least 21 years of age.
• Associate's degree from an accredited institution or two years of relevant social work experience.
• Dependable automobile, valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance.
• Pass the CANTS background check and other required checks.

• Medical, hospitalization, vision, and dental benefits through employer-sponsored minimum essential plan.
• Retirement plan eligibility after 6 months of service (age 21).
• Accrued paid time off up to 40 hours per year based on hours worked.
• Holiday pay for employees averaging a minimum of 25 hours over a three-month period.

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

Employee wellbeing is a top priority at Addus Home Care; recognized as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index.