Requisition # : 3802
Location : Fairmont City, IL 63102
Category : Caregiver
Service Line : Personal Care Services
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
30+ days ago