Social Worker/Counselor I or II (Senior and Family Caregiver Program) chez Metropolitan Family Services

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 now hiring for a full-time Social Worker/Counselor I or II to join our Senior and Family Caregiver Program at our DuPage office.

The Social Worker/Counselors I or II will provide home, office and community-based clinical and educational services to seniors and senior caregivers. 

SALARY 

• The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $58,000 to $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 assigned intakes.
• Provides group services as indicated by program need.
• Provides mental health assessments, individual and family therapy, case management and client centered consultation services.
• Provides a full range of case management, counseling, advocacy, educational, and related services.
• Identifies and utilizes agency and community resources.
• Joins or develops groups and coalitions to address community needs.
• Recommends financial assistance for clients

• 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 and/or funder deliverable expectations.

• Assesses community conditions affecting clients to identify resource gaps and problems.
• This position requires two (2) evenings per week.
• No on-call or weekend hours required.

• Complies with agency record keeping expectations.

• Works effectively with diverse staff and service population.
• Assists team to market services in the communities we serve.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOLREDGE, SKILLS and ABILITES:

• Requires mobility to work with a community-based caseload.
• 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 or counseling from an accredited college or university, required.
• Social Worker License (LSW or LCSW) required. 
• 2+ years of experience working in the mental health field with clients across their lifespan. preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.

TRANSPORTATNION/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Driving for work required with transportation of clients preferred in a personally owned vehicle. Travel between sites not required.

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:

• Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and 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!

• Some of the above benefits are available for part-time and temporary workers, but not all. Be sure to inquire upon your hire as to which benefits apply to you.

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.