Social Worker / Counselor (Southwest)

Job Description

Job Description

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 currently looking to fill a Social Worker / Counselor role at our Palos Hills and Merrionette Park office.

SALARY : The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $59,000 and $70,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. Of note, is that candidates possessing a LCSW or LCPC may be considered for a possible salary up to $78,000 .

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Performs comprehensive, in-depth assessments for a variety of program services. Performs 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 that affect clients to identify resource gaps and problems.
• Recommends financial assistance for clients.
• Provides group services as indicated by program need. Joins or develops groups and / or coalitions to address community needs.
• May be responsible for meeting contractual requirements such as 24-hour coverage.
• Represents and interprets programs of agency in community.
• May serve on regional or agency-wide committees.
• Meets agency expectation for quantity of direct service.
• Complies with agency recordkeeping expectations.
• Works effectively with diverse staff and service population.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES :

QUALIFICATIONS :

2+ years of post-graduate social work experience at an intermediate skill level preferred.

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or experience working with clients experiencing substance use preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

TRANSPORTATION / TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS :

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 :

And so much more! Make sure you click here to see the full suite of benefits offered!

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.