Intervention Specialist (Merrionette Park)

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 163,000 individuals and families in Chicago, EvanstonSkokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Intervention Specialist to join our Merrionette Park team who is passionate about community-based social services and committed to supporting at-risk populations in need of safety interventions. In this role, you will conduct in-person, and community-based risk evaluations to assess immediate needs and determine the appropriate level of care for individuals experiencing crisis situations.Your expertise in crisis response, assessment, and advocacy will be critical in ensuring the safety and well-being of those we serve, making a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals and families.We are hiring for full-time, part-time, and on-call positions, offering a range of flexible opportunities to contribute your unique expertise and passion for mental health advocacy.SALARY: The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $50,000 to $55,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. $2,500 sign on bonus for first time employees ($500 within 1st or 2nd Paycheck; $1000 after 6 months of employment; $1,000 after completing 1 year).ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Gathers and processes personal client information to make eligibility determination, assessments, and referrals.Uses clinical judgement to assess potential harm or risk and makes recommendations to Supervisor about the safety plan ensuring safety for the client and staff while in the community.Assesses and evaluates client situation and engages with collaterals to obtain and analyze information necessary to make recommendations for level of care and service needs; when necessary acts in the client's best interest by engaging the courts, law enforcement, or other entities.Utilizes a variety of clinical modalities to develop an effective working relationship with clients, families, and collaterals to create and implement a plan that will reduce or eliminate the risk; refers clients to required services, advocates for their needs, and provides supportive counseling.Remains in compliance with required reports, assessments, and paperwork.Provides after-hours coverage for cases that require immediate response.Reassesses and monitors planned services to determine if clients' needs are adequately met, whether clients' circumstances have changed, and whether services are consistent with current need.Utilizes knowledge of resources and helps clients to effectively utilize them.Works with community groups around unmet and special needs by providing outreach and education.Participates in and seeks out trainings and educational opportunities to maintain required training andor anizes time, manages job responsibilities independently to maximize service given to clients, and works within the program's reporting, and billing requirements.Other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited college or university required.Two (2) years of related high risk case management, and or crisis intervention experience, required.Demonstrated knowledge or experience in Mental Health including knowledge of DSMV diagnostics.Demonstrated ability to work in a community based high-risk environment with diverse populations.Valid driver's license, vehicle, and auto insurance required for home-based services.Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).Bilingual (EnglishSpanish), preferred.Strong interpersonal, written, and communication skillsExcellent administrative and organizational skillsStrong organizational skills and the ability to set priorities, organize time efficiently, and handle multiple demands.Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups of diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgroundsPHYSICAL 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 andor move up to 25 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 pany-paid individual life insurance policy of $100,000, with a wide range of additional, employee-cost pany-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 mostAscensus 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) prehensive 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. Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected VeteransIndividuals 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)

Created: 2025-02-16