Social Worker/Counselor I or II

2 days ago

Wheaton, United States Metropolitan Family Services Full time
Metropolitan Family Services 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. Metropolitan is Illinois’ first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,900 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.

We are now hiring for a full-time Social Worker/Counselor I or II to join our Senior and Family Caregiver Program with our DuPage Team

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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Does comprehensive, in-depth assessments for a variety of program services. Does intake as assigned.
  • 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling from an accredited college or university, required.
  • Two years related post-Masters experience at an intermediate skill level, preferred.
  • Social Worker License (LSW or LCSW) required.
  • Must have access to a vehicle, proof of insurance and valid driver’s license to perform essential job functions, required.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • This position requires some travel and 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.
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.
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.
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 Transit. 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.


Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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