Family Support Worker (Bilingual)

Metropolitan Family Services • Chicago, IL

11h • $53,000 - $56,000

About The Position

We are currently searching for two full-time Family Support Workers to join our Learning and Wellness Center Team! SALARY: The average starting salary for this position will fall in the range of $53,000 and $56,000 annually. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Implement recruitment efforts including recruitment of children disabilities. Provides services appropriate to client population to maximize client potential and promote their optimal functioning in the community. Responsible for enrolling children and families into an Early Head Start/Head Start center-based program, as well as, providing casework services and referral resources. Work with the multi-disciplinary team to coordinate services relating to child and family well-being, including Disabilities, Health, Mental Health, Nutrition and Family Partnerships. Assist families with procuring required dental and medical records for children enrolled in the program; analyze medical records to determine special needs and requirements for each child. Create and update a Community Resource Directory and serve as the resource person for families to facilitate access to social services within the community. Collaborate with families to complete an accurate family assessment annually and provide intervention, referrals and assistance for interests, needs and circumstances identified. Maintain accurate and current record keeping in the family file by following the established contents of files. Document and provide follow up regarding children’s absences in the program including daily and three day follow up as well as home visits as needed. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Level Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Sociology, Child Development or related field from an accredited college or university required. Gateway Family Specialist Credential Level 5 within 90 days of employment is required. Bilingual Spanish/English required. Strong organizational skills and the ability to set priorities, organize time efficiently and handle multiple demands. Ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and/or weekends. Must have access to a vehicle, valid driver's license and proof of insurance to perform essential job functions. Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here ! Some highlights include: 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! ABOUT US: 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 117,000 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Level Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Sociology, Child Development or related field from an accredited college or university required.
• Gateway Family Specialist Credential Level 5 within 90 days of employment is required.
• Bilingual Spanish/English required.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to set priorities, organize time efficiently and handle multiple demands.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and/or weekends.
• Must have access to a vehicle, valid driver's license and proof of insurance to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Implement recruitment efforts including recruitment of children disabilities.
• Provides services appropriate to client population to maximize client potential and promote their optimal functioning in the community.
• Responsible for enrolling children and families into an Early Head Start/Head Start center-based program, as well as, providing casework services and referral resources.
• Work with the multi-disciplinary team to coordinate services relating to child and family well-being, including Disabilities, Health, Mental Health, Nutrition and Family Partnerships.
• Assist families with procuring required dental and medical records for children enrolled in the program; analyze medical records to determine special needs and requirements for each child.
• Create and update a Community Resource Directory and serve as the resource person for families to facilitate access to social services within the community.
• Collaborate with families to complete an accurate family assessment annually and provide intervention, referrals and assistance for interests, needs and circumstances identified.
• Maintain accurate and current record keeping in the family file by following the established contents of files.
• Document and provide follow up regarding children’s absences in the program including daily and three day follow up as well as home visits as needed.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Guardian Dental Coverage
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level