Social Worker (South Chicago)

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 now hiring for a full-time Social Worker to join our South Chicago Team! SALARY: The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $55,000 to $60,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.$2,500 Sign on Bonus for first time employees with MFS! ($500 on the first paycheck, $1,000 after completing six months, and $1,000 after one year of employment.)ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Provides office and community-based mental health treatment services to clients across the life-span.Performs 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.Learns and utilizes agency and community resources.Assesses community conditions affecting clients to identify resource gaps and problems.Recommends financial assistance for clients.Provides group services as indicated by program needs.Represents and interprets programs of agency in the community.May serve on regional or agency-wide committees.Meets agency expectation for quantity of direct plies with agency record-keeping expectations.Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.Works effectively with diverse staff and service population.Required to work at least 2 evenings per week to accommodate client needs. QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree in Social Work, or related field from an accredited college or university, required.Two years of post-Masters case management experience or related 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. Must have access to a vehicle, valid driver's license and proof of insurance to perform essential job functions, required.Requires mobility to work with a community-based caseload.Mobility required for transporting clients to various community support appointments. Ability to maintain assigned community and home-based services.Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.Bilingual in Spanish preferred.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 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 medicalMFS 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 insuranceDental HMO and PPO options through GuardianVSP vision insurance with one of the largest networks in the Chicago-landCompany-paid individual life insurance policy of $100,000, with a wide range of additional, employee-costCompany-paid individual Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)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 of12 Paid Holidays Starting with 15 days of PTO, maxing at 30 days after 3 years of service.Training and Professional Development Plan with E-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 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: 2025-02-23