Family Services Specialist

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Addus Home Care strives to help older adults and people with disabilities live safe and healthy lives  this role, you will assist families in crisis through DCFS programs including Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing. Family Service Specialists support families in complying with court-ordered programs and working through difficult situations. Training is provided through the office and on-the-job.

• Pay is $17/hr
• Daily pay available for select positions
• Flexible schedule – full time and part time available
• Direct deposit
• Reimbursement for mileage at $.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 of service
  • Documentation of whether each appointment was successful or missed
  • 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 their supervisor
• Attend all mandated training
• Work directly with families in the home, teaching and demonstrating homemaking skills, parenting skills, anger management, and utilizing effective resources
• Supervised/ununsupervised visitation – provide transportation for parent and/or children to and from locations for supervised visitation, observe all interactions and redirect according to parenting needs
• Help families locate housing throughout the local areas, including public government housing, private rent, or shelter care
• Assist clients with finding jobs and community resources
• The goal for services for intact families is to support the family and prevent placement of the child(ren) out of the home

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Associate’s degree from an accredited institution required, or two years of related social work experience in child welfare
• Must have a dependable automobile, a valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance
• Must pass the CANTS background check and other required background checks

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we’re thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed’s 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index.

Eligible employees and their dependents will be offered medical, hospitalization, vision, and dental benefits through the employer-sponsored minimum essential plan. Employees are also eligible to enroll in an employer-sponsored retirement plan after 6 months of service (21 years of age). Accrued paid time off (up to 40 hours per year, based on hours worked). All DCFS employees, who average a minimum of 25 hours over a three-month period, are eligible for holiday pay benefits.

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