The Family Enhancement Assistant delivers direct safety-related services under the direction of an assigned Supervisor, working closely with DCFS Child Protection Specialists and Intact Family Services staff. This role focuses on teaching practical life skills, supporting safe parenting practices, assisting with household management, monitoring and implementing safety plans, and promoting family stability.
Services are designed to enhance household functioning, strengthen parenting capacity, and ensure the safety and well-being of children. You must be willing and able to safely enter and provide services in high-risk homes and community environments.
Pay Rate $17.42 per hour.
Benefits That’ll Make You Smile.
We believe in taking care of our team so they can take care of others. That’s why we offer:
· Vacation time
· Sick time
· Holiday pay
· 403(b) retirement plan
· Health insurance
· Dental insurance
· Vision insurance (100% employer-paid!)
· Group Life and AD&D insurance (100% employer-paid!)
· Options for extra voluntary coverage like Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital, and more.
· Educational Aid program to support your professional growth.
Family Enhancement Assistant job duties:
- Maintain an assigned caseload and deliver services based on individualized family needs.
- Teach and model essential household management and parenting skills — including child supervision, budgeting, meal planning, grocery shopping, hygiene, basic healthcare, safe sleep, water safety, and fire safety.
- Assist families in accessing community resources and support systems.
- Observe, monitor, and document family interactions to support child safety and service planning.
- Provide supervised visitation between parents and children when assigned.
- Transport clients as needed to support service participation.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
- Communicate regularly with supervisors and team members regarding client progress and concerns.
- Participate in team meetings, trainings, and supervision.
- Complete required documentation and billing support activities in a timely manner.
Compensation details: 17.42-17.42 Hourly Wage
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