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Addus HomeCare · 1 day ago

Case Aid

Danville, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$17/hr - $17/hr

2+ years exp

Addus HomeCare is dedicated to helping older adults and people with disabilities live safe and healthy lives at home. The Case Aid role involves assisting families in crisis through DCFS programs, providing support, transportation, and training to families while ensuring compliance with court-ordered programs.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Child welfare experienceSocial work experienceChild care experienceHigh school diplomaAssociates degreeAuto insuranceBackground check

Required

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

Must have a dependable automobile, a valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance

Must pass required background checks

Preferred

Experience in social work, child care, or working with families is preferred

Benefits

Pay is $17/HR

DAILY PAY available for select positions!

Flexible schedule - full time and part time available

Direct deposit

Reimbursement for mileage $.70/mile

Eligible employees and their dependents will be offered health insurance coverage through The SEIU Healthcare Illinois Home Care and Child Care Fund (the "Fund") including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits.

Employees are also eligible to enroll in employer sponsored retirement plan after 6 months of service (21 years of age).

Accrued paid time off (up to 75 hours per year based on tenure), as well as paid holidays (see holiday schedule) for employees who have worked at least 1 year with company, and work 30 hours per week.