Family Services Specialist

Family Service SpecialistAddus Home Care strives to help older adults and people with disabilities to 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 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.Family Service Specialist Benefits:Pay is $17/HRDAILY PAY available for select positions!Flexible schedule - full time and part time availableDirect depositReimbursement for mileage $.70/mileFSS Duties:Work with families in crisis through DCFS and various State contractsPrepare written reports and maintain accurate records and court testimonyPrepare and sign client progress reports on a monthly basis: Scheduled dates and units of serviceSpecific goals/issues to be addressed for each date of serviceDocumentation as to whether each appointment was successful or missedReports of progress for each identified goalRecommendations for future serviceReport all child abuse and neglectImmediately report any significant events, changes in family circumstances, or unusual incidents involving the client or family members to their supervisorAttend all mandated trainingWork directly with families in the home, teaching and demonstrating homemaking skills, parenting skills, anger management, utilizing effective resourcesSupervised visitation / Unsupervised visitation -- Provide transportation for parent and/or children to and from locations for supervised visitation. Observe all interaction of visitation, parent and child behaviors and redirect according to parenting needs and parent / child behaviorsHelp families locate housing throughout the local areas. Housing could include public government housing, private rent, or shelter careAssist clients with finding jobs and community resourcesThe goal of services for intact families is to support the family and prevent the placement of the child(ren) out of the home.FSS Requirements & Competencies:Must be at least 21 years of ageAn associate's degree from an accredited institution is required or two years of work experience in social work related to child welfare is required.Must have a dependable automobile, a valid driver's license, and proof of auto insuranceMust pass the CANTS background check and other required background checksEligible 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 employer sponsored retirement plan after 6 months of service. 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.Holiday Schedule:New Year's DayMemorial DayIndependence DayLabor DayThanksgiving DayChristmas DayWe may text you during the hiring process. By proceeding, you give us permission to text you at the mobile number provided. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Reply 'Opt Out' at any time if you no longer wish to receive text messages regarding our opportunities.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.