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Metropolitan Family Services
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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 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!
We are currently looking to fill a Counselor/Social Worker role at our Southwest Center.
SALARY: The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $58,000 and $68,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Does comprehensive, in-depth assessments for a variety of program services. Does intake as assigned.
Provides a full range of case management, counseling, advocacy educational, and related services.
Identifies and utilizes agency and community resources.
Assesses community conditions affecting clients to identify resource gaps and problems.
Joins or develops groups and coalitions to address community needs.
Recommends financial assistance for clients.
Provides group services as indicated by program need.
May be responsible for meeting contractual requirements such as 24 hour coverage.
Represents and interprets programs of agency in community.
May serve on regional or agency-wide committees.
May perform a variety of administrative tasks including student supervision.
Meets agency expectation for quantity of direct service.
Complies with agency record keeping expectations.
Works effectively with diverse staff and service population.
Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Must have strong clinical skills, knowledge of family systems, child and adolescent mental health, and adoption issues.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain assigned community and home-based services.
Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university, required.
Two years related post-Masters clinical experience and at an intermediate skill level, required.
Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), required.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Satisfactorily pass all relevant screening and criminal background checks.
Evening hours are required for this position.
TRANSPORTATION/TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS:
Must have access to a vehicle, valid driver's license and proof of insurance to perform essential job functions.
Community-based work/meetings/events are a major function of the job.
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.
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of IL Medical Coverage options that support all levels of staff (including Part-Time): HMO, PPO, and HSA (PPO)
ZERO: A free benefit for BCBS PPO members that helps find the least expensive option for medical services.
MFS will contribute $2,000 to individual and $4,000 to family HSA Accounts through our HSA coverage, all front-loaded at the start of the year, or the start of your HSA enrollment.
Teladoc services provided to all employees: A no-cost benefit providing general medicine and behavioral health services, no insurance necessary.
Dental HMO and PPO options through Guardian Dental.
VSP vision insurance with one of the largest networks in the Chicago-land area.
Company-paid individual life insurance policy of $100,000, with a wide range of additional, employee-cost options.
Company-paid individual Short Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance.
Five Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options ranging from Health to Contribute your pre-tax dollars where you need them the most.
Ascensus 401K Plan with up to a 4% Match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.
12 paid Holidays.
Starting with 15 days of PTO, maxing at 30 days after 3 years of service.
Training and Professional Development Plan with E-Learning.
Pet Insurance options for your furry (or non-furry) friends.
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Free Will preparation services.
On-staff notary available to employees.
ALEX, AI-powered assistance that will make your benefit decisions seamless.
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
Intermediate
Interpersonal Skills
Intermediate
Organizational Skills
Intermediate
Verbal and Written Communication
Intermediate
Education
Required
Masters or better in Social Work or related field.
Experience
Required
2 years:
Case Management, Counseling, social work experience.
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Licensed Social Work
Licensed ProfessCounselor
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities