Family Enhancement Assistant
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on2969, 24th Avenue, East Villa Park, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, 61265, United States
About the Role
The Family Enhancement Assistant delivers direct safety-related services under the direction of a 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.
Join Our Mission
Bethany for Children & Families is committed to keeping children safe, strengthening families, and building healthy communities. We believe in taking care of our team so they can take care of others. We value those with lived experience and actively encourage former foster youth, people in recovery, and those with lived experience of housing instability to apply.
Equal Opportunity
Bethany is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, gender, gender identification, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, citizenship status, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic defined by law. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities who share our commitment to our mission.
Work location
Work model: On-site
2969, 24th Avenue, East Villa Park, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, 61265, United States
Moline, Illinois
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleMaintain an assigned caseload and deliver services based on individualized family needs
- check_circleTeach and model essential household management and parenting skills
- check_circleAssist families in accessing community resources and support systems
- check_circleObserve, monitor, and document family interactions to support child safety
- check_circleProvide supervised visitation between parents and children when assigned
- check_circleTransport clients as needed to support service participation
- check_circleMaintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with agency standards
- check_circleCommunicate regularly with supervisors and team members regarding client progress
- check_circleComplete required documentation and billing support activities in a timely manner
Requirements
- verified21 years of age
- verifiedHigh School Diploma or GED
- verifiedBackground check clearances (Sex Offender Registry, SACWIS, Illinois State Police, FBI, Federal Office of the Inspector General)
- verifiedCertification as a driver of children by Illinois DCFS
- verifiedAbility to work flexible schedule including evenings, nights, and weekends
- verifiedEffective oral and written communication skills
- verifiedAbility to lift 30 lbs and climb stairs
- verifiedAbility to carry car seats
- verifiedAbility to physically attend to young children and infants
Nice to Have
Lived experience, including former foster youth, people in recovery, and those with lived experience of housing instability.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleVacation timecheck_circleSick timecheck_circleHoliday paycheck_circle403(b) retirement planHealth insurance
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Household Management, Parenting Skills, Child Supervision, Budgeting, Meal Planning, Grocery Shopping, Hygiene, Basic Healthcare, Safe Sleep, Water Safety.
Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Frequently asked questions about Family Enhancement Assistant at Bethany for Children & Families
What does a Family Enhancement Assistant at Bethany for Children & Families do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Family Enhancement Assistant at Bethany for Children & Families will maintain an assigned caseload and deliver services based on individualized family needs; teach and model essential household management and parenting skills; assist families in accessing community resources and support systems; and observe, monitor, and document family interactions to support child safety.
What are the requirements for this Family Enhancement Assistant role?expand_more
To qualify for the Family Enhancement Assistant at Bethany for Children & Families position, applicants should have: 21 years of age; High School Diploma or GED; Background check clearances (Sex Offender Registry, SACWIS, Illinois State Police, FBI, Federal Office of the Inspector General); Certification as a driver of children by Illinois DCFS; Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings, nights, and weekends; and Effective oral and written communication skills.
Where is the Family Enhancement Assistant role at Bethany for Children & Families located?expand_more
Family Enhancement Assistant at Bethany for Children & Families is based in 2969, 24th Avenue, East Villa Park, Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, 61265, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Family Enhancement Assistant job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Bethany for Children & Families has listed this Family Enhancement Assistant role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Family Enhancement Assistant role?expand_more
Candidates for Family Enhancement Assistant at Bethany for Children & Families should have mid level.
What skills do you need for the Family Enhancement Assistant role at Bethany for Children & Families?expand_more
Key skills for Family Enhancement Assistant at Bethany for Children & Families include Household Management; Parenting Skills; Child Supervision; Budgeting; Meal Planning; Grocery Shopping; Hygiene; and Basic Healthcare.
What education is required for Family Enhancement Assistant at Bethany for Children & Families?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: High School Diploma or GED required.
What category does the Family Enhancement Assistant role belong to?expand_more
Family Enhancement Assistant at Bethany for Children & Families is part of the social work job category on Recrutus.
About Bethany for Children & Families
Bethany for Children & Families operates as a private provider of child welfare, mental health, community education, and social services in Moline, Illinois. Since 1899, the organization has delivered aid and support to children and families across western Illinois and eastern Iowa. The agency employs a professional team of 70 social workers, licensed counselors, case managers, and educators, all guided by a Board of volunteer community leaders.
The organization manages 22 distinct programs and services that serve more than 10,000 children and families each year. All operations are accredited by the Council on Accreditation, a nonprofit accreditor of human services, ensuring adherence to established standards for quality care. The agency maintains a long-standing commitment to the region, relying on the continued support of the community to sustain its mission. For further information regarding services and initiatives, the organization directs inquiries to its official website.
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