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 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 seeking an hourly Community Support Worker to join our team at our DuPage office.

Locations:

DuPage: Serving Lake County Serving Kankakee County

The Community Support Worker will work an average of 3 to 9 hours weekly , during evening and/or weekends based on the worker’s availability and client needs, with occasional opportunities for additional hours during group activities with clients.

This position is based out of the Metropolitan Family Services office in Wheaton, however the Community Support Worker will mostly be working remotely in client homes and communities in the serving community.

SALARY: The average starting hourly rate for this position will fall in the range of $24.50 to $25.00 hourly. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Provides supportive, structured relationship while focusing on deficits in functioning. Develops/identifies therapeutic interventions to utilize with client for purpose of improving/maintaining client functioning. Engages client in settings may present a challenge for the client for the purpose of learning/practicing/developing more appropriate behaviors and coping skills. Teaches clients around activities of daily living. Provides support and feedback to parents/caregivers. Participates with treatment staff in assessment of client functioning, reporting observations on a regular basis and using judgement in monitoring functioning. Attends regularly scheduled supervision meetings and required training. Develops a knowledge of community resources and helps client utilize them. Provides timely documentation of client services. Maintains a monthly budget for client services and provides receipts in timely manner. Will work with a select number of children and adolescent clients, providing a supportive mentorship for the client, and respite for parents, by providing a range of in-home and community-based services. Transports clients to activities in the community during respite sessions. Works effectively with diverse client and staff population. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Experience working with children and adolescents with emotional or behavioral challenges required. Ability to work remotely and in the client’s community required. Must be available to work a maximum 3 to 9 hours weekly, during evening and/or weekends based on the worker’s availability and client needs, with occasional opportunities for additional hours during group activities with clients required. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks. TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL REQUIRMENTS: Driving for work required with a personally owned vehicle. Travel between sites 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. 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! 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.

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