Metropolitan Family Services
Family Coach (Reimagine)
Metropolitan Family Services, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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 122,900 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.We are hiring for a Full-time
Family Coach
to join our
Calumet team
within the Reimagine High Risk Youth Intervention Services Program Team!ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Works with the full family in a collaborative and supportive manner to help, motivate, and inspire individual and family goal-setting while allowing the family to drive the work.Have a deep respect for a family’s expertise, which is fundamental to establishing trust.Help the family to identify strengths and then work with the families to utilize these strengths and build others.Use of trauma informed practices.Provides services according to values and principals for family centered coaching.Completes the intakes and monitors family goals and activities.Completes senior assessments and monitors goals, activities, and referrals.Provides follow up to ensure family goals are progressing or achieved.While using a family-centered approach, services should focus on addressing the following areas: (1) Foster Economic Independence; (2) Increase Earning Power; (3) Support Academic Achievement; (4) Enhance Stability and Quality of Life.Coordinates events and activities within the region to meet client needs and engage individuals, seniors, households in services.Addresses housing related issues including lease compliance referrals from Property Management.Assists families with meeting site-based requirements and CHA work requirement.Provides support services including transportation, child care assistance, clothing and uniform assistance.Records family progress in CMTS and case files.Handles emergency and crisis situations with residents.Works within contract, grant, and program requirements including meeting timelines and reporting requirements.Utilizes a team approach and works with other program staff in the planning and implementation of services.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 by supervisor.Works effectively with diverse staff and service populations. Accountable for providing exceptional customer service.Required to work one Saturday and at least two late nights a month.QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or equivalent,
required.Two years experience in case management, which includes the coordination of youth, senior, and family service
required.Bachelor's Degree
preferred.Demonstrated ability to render adequate service to clients and to organize and manage job efficiently.Must have access to a vehicle, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance to perform essential job functions.Ability to maintain assigned community and home-based services.Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups.Must be highly organized and have adequate knowledge of Microsoft Excel to track data.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 and/or move up to 25 pounds.SALARY:Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The average salary for the position is $44,453.Metropolitan Family Services offers a very generous benefits packet to our professionals:Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, Traditional PPO, or PPO w/ HSA contributions.Dental and Vision Insurance Options12 paid HolidaysPaid Time Off (PTO)Parental LeaveBereavement Leave401K PlanTraining and Professional Development Plan with E-LearningWellness Initiative ProgramEmployee Assistance NetworkEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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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 122,900 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.We are hiring for a Full-time
Family Coach
to join our
Calumet team
within the Reimagine High Risk Youth Intervention Services Program Team!ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Works with the full family in a collaborative and supportive manner to help, motivate, and inspire individual and family goal-setting while allowing the family to drive the work.Have a deep respect for a family’s expertise, which is fundamental to establishing trust.Help the family to identify strengths and then work with the families to utilize these strengths and build others.Use of trauma informed practices.Provides services according to values and principals for family centered coaching.Completes the intakes and monitors family goals and activities.Completes senior assessments and monitors goals, activities, and referrals.Provides follow up to ensure family goals are progressing or achieved.While using a family-centered approach, services should focus on addressing the following areas: (1) Foster Economic Independence; (2) Increase Earning Power; (3) Support Academic Achievement; (4) Enhance Stability and Quality of Life.Coordinates events and activities within the region to meet client needs and engage individuals, seniors, households in services.Addresses housing related issues including lease compliance referrals from Property Management.Assists families with meeting site-based requirements and CHA work requirement.Provides support services including transportation, child care assistance, clothing and uniform assistance.Records family progress in CMTS and case files.Handles emergency and crisis situations with residents.Works within contract, grant, and program requirements including meeting timelines and reporting requirements.Utilizes a team approach and works with other program staff in the planning and implementation of services.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 by supervisor.Works effectively with diverse staff and service populations. Accountable for providing exceptional customer service.Required to work one Saturday and at least two late nights a month.QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or equivalent,
required.Two years experience in case management, which includes the coordination of youth, senior, and family service
required.Bachelor's Degree
preferred.Demonstrated ability to render adequate service to clients and to organize and manage job efficiently.Must have access to a vehicle, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance to perform essential job functions.Ability to maintain assigned community and home-based services.Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups.Must be highly organized and have adequate knowledge of Microsoft Excel to track data.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 and/or move up to 25 pounds.SALARY:Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The average salary for the position is $44,453.Metropolitan Family Services offers a very generous benefits packet to our professionals:Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, Traditional PPO, or PPO w/ HSA contributions.Dental and Vision Insurance Options12 paid HolidaysPaid Time Off (PTO)Parental LeaveBereavement Leave401K PlanTraining and Professional Development Plan with E-LearningWellness Initiative ProgramEmployee Assistance NetworkEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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