Residential Monitor - CILA (Hourly)

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 Hourly Residential Monitor role at our CILA facility. 

Shift Details: Seeking a Residential Monitor for our Palos Hills CILA and South Chicago CILA programs. Must have flexible availability for shifts 3PM-11PM and 11PM-7AM on Saturdays, but also have some availability for Sundays and holidays on an as-needed basis. Must be available to work at least three shifts per month. 

SALARY: The hourly salary for the position is $16.80. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Reports building maintenance service needs to landlords and/or real estate agencies.
• Makes quarterly apartment inspections.
• Schedules annual inspections with the Fire Department.
• Assists clients with meal planning and preparation, housekeeping, and personal grooming.
• Provides supervision in arts and crafts, cooking, music, hygiene, life skills and other community support groups.
• Engages clients in social activities, and serves as an escort on field trips as needed.
• Documents client incidents and reports client issues and concerns to supervisor.
• Is on-call as needed for emergency situations, as well as provides coverage for other Residential Monitors as needed due to sick leave and vacations.
• May be required to do heavy lifting and other physical activities to assist clients.
• Provides Residential Monitor training for new staff.
• Works effectively with diverse staff and service population.
• Other duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with physically and/or mentally disabled individuals. 
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required. 
• 3 years of related work experience required. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screening and criminal background checks.
• Must have flexible availability for shifts 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays on an as-needed basis.
• Must be available to work at least three shifts per month.

TRANSPORTATION/TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a valid IL driver's license with vehicle insurance
• Must be willing to drive clients in personal vehicle to appointments or grocery store as needed

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.

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.  

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