Now offering DAILY PAY for select positions!

Addus Home Care DCFS division strives to support outcomes of safety, permanency, and well-being for children and their parents, and other family members serviced by DCFS.

In this job, you will assists 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 $14/hr.
• Now offering DAILY PAY for select positions!
• Flexible schedule - full time and part time available
• Direct deposit
• Paid vacation and six paid holidays
• Reimbursement for mileage $.67/mile

FSS Duties:

• 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.
• Work directly with families in the home, teaching and demonstrating homemaking skills, parenting skills, and utilizing effective resources
• Supervised visitation / 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 the FSS locates housing, jobs and other community supports for living independently.

FSS Requirements & Competencies:

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Associates 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

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