Job Details Description
If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.
Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you!
SALARY: The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $47,000 and $52,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.
We are now hiring for a full-time Care Coordinator at our Merrionette Park location.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provides community care coordination utilizing High-Fidelity Wraparound or Intensive Care Coordination service delivery model
Facilitates Child and Family Team Meetings for designated caseload
Conducts necessary assessments and develops collaborative, strengths-based child and family service plans.
Provides outreach and education to children and families about care coordination and eligible services
Conducts community engagement and provides services to the child and family in home and community-based settings
Gathers information for the IM+CANS and related care plans,
Monitors daily alerts for participants entering an emergency room or inpatient hospital processes and other coordinated care interfaces, following up with clients and facilitating post-discharge appointments.
Documents the care/service plans and other vital information in electronic health record after each contact and service.
Actively leads care planning process that specifies direct care resources to meet physical and psychosocial needs; by prioritizing problems and establishing mutually agreed upon goals specific to the client
Participates as assigned in participant education including development of materials, conducting presentations or supporting other team members in such efforts.
Works with multidisciplinary professionals and community agencies to provide a continuum of coordinated care to meet the complex needs of clients
Maintains timely and accurate client records and any necessary agency and funder required program reports.
Participates in agency and site based required meetings trainings. • Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in health services, or related field.
Two years of clinical experience in a mental health setting.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including written, social media, giving community presentations and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google tools.
Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
Self-starter that is detail-oriented and thinks creatively and strategically.
Ability to produce high-quality work independently.
Demonstrated commitment to social justice, community empowerment, and advocacy.
Experience working with diverse child and family populations with significant behavioral health needs, social service experience, preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish), preferred. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and background checks.
TRAVEL/TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS:
Driving for work required with transportation of clients in personally owned vehicle. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and viewing a computer terminal. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here!
Some highlights include:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage, Guardian Dental Coverage, and VSP Vision Coverage.
Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.
And so much more! Make sure you click here to see the full suite of benefits offered!
MORE ABOUT US:
Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
Analytical Skills
Advanced
Bilingual Spanish
Advanced
Interpersonal Skills
Advanced
Organizational Skills
Advanced
Verbal and Written Communication
Advanced
Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field.
Experience Required
2 years:
Clinical experience in a mental health setting.
Preferred
Experience working with children and family populations.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
