What are the responsibilities and job description for the FamilyWorks Outreach Specialist position at Metropolitan Family Services?
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 now hiring for a full-time Outreach Specialist to join our Calumet office at Altgeld Gardens!
SALARY:
- The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $43,530 and $48,113 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provides ongoing outreach engagement for Self Sufficiency Services, Youth Empowerment Services and Quality of Life Services.
- Door to door canvasing, dissemination of materials and other related activities.
- Handles emergency and crisis situations with residents.
- Works within contract, grant and program requirements including meeting timelines and reporting requirements.
- Takes increasing responsibility for own professional development, utilizing supervision and other developmental opportunities within and outside the agency to enhance skills and understanding.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:.
- Demonstrated ability to render adequate services to clients and organize/manage job efficiently.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work with diverse groups.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in related field
- High School Diploma required.
- Work one Saturday and at least one late night a month required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Satisfactorily pass all relevant screening and criminal background checks.
TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Driving for work required. Travel between sites not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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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!
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.
Salary : $43,530 - $48,113
