Overview
Case Aid Jobs in Normal, IL at Ambercare
Title: Case Aid
Company: Ambercare
Location: Normal, IL
Now offering DAILY PAY for select positions!
Addus Home Care strives to help older adults and people with disabilities to live safe and healthy lives at home. Our local office in Marion serves the southern 13 counties in Illinois, and also assists families in the DCFS system with visits and support.
In this job, you will assists families in crisis through DCFS programs including: Family Habilitation Services, Visitation and Housing. Family Service Specialists or Case Aid 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
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 $.54/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. Travel can be extensive.
Work directly with families in the home, teaching and demonstrating homemaking skills, parenting skills, anger management, 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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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.
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